Santa Cruz Surf Report

How's the water today?

Read the conditions, then plan your day around the swell, or the event.

Steamer Lane

Lighthouse Point, West Cliff Drive · swell window NW–W (270–320°)

Fair

Lighthouse Point's storied right. Loves a true NW swell; SW swells miss it.

Wave

3.0ft

Period

8.0s

Swell

Wind

Nonemph None

Water

61.7°F

📅 7-day swell forecast

Day	Morning	Afternoon

East Cliff Drive near 36th–41st Ave · swell window W–SW (210–285°)

Fair

The Eastside's long rights. Best positioned for summer south swells.

Wave

3.0ft

Period

8.0s

Swell

Wind

Nonemph None

Water

61.7°F

📅 7-day swell forecast

Day	Morning	Afternoon

Hwy 1 at Wilder Ranch (hike in) · swell window NW–WNW (280–330°)

Poor

Exposed NW magnet north of town. Worth the hike when it's on.

Wave

3.0ft

Period

8.0s

Swell

Wind

Nonemph None

Water

61.7°F

📅 7-day swell forecast

Day	Morning	Afternoon

Wave data: NOAA Buoy 46236 · Tide predictions: NOAA CO-OPS · Forecast: Open-Meteo · Updated 2026-06-26T02:34:11.119247