Santa Cruz surf report today

“Cowell's is actually working with some size today”

Translating to about 3 feet on the inside, Cowell's has more push than usual this morning, with that 9.8 second period giving the rollers some shape instead of the usual mushy crawl. Wind is basically nothing out of the NE, so it's glassy and clean for the dawn patrol crowd. The low tide swing this afternoon down to -0.31 ft will make it a bit skinnier over the reef, so if you're newer to this, stick to the morning high tide window. Good day for beginners who want a little more juice than the usual Cowell's crawl, and longboarders will have fun walking the nose on these longer walls.

Written at 5:00 AM from that hour's readings. The numbers below are live.

These are model values for Cowell's's own stretch of coast (Open-Meteo). The NOAA buoy offshore (46236) is measuring 7.2 ft at 12.0 s.

🌤️ Cowell's 7-day weather forecast

High and low air temperature in °F, with the chance of rain when it is 20% or more. Water stays near 66°F this week.

📅 Cowell's 7-day surf forecast

“West swell lighting up the points, wind barely a whisper”

Nearly 6 feet at 9.8 seconds out of the west, and with that SE breeze sitting under 1 mph, the water out front is glassy right now. This isn't the classic summer south setup Pleasure Point loves, but the period is solid enough to pack some push into the rights off the point. Low tide around 5:55 PM will bring more definition to the inside sections, so afternoon could be the better call if you want it a bit more organized. Longboarders and anyone comfortable in chest to head high surf will have a good time out there today.

Written at 5:00 AM from that hour's readings. The numbers below are live.

These are model values for Pleasure Point's own stretch of coast (Open-Meteo). The NOAA buoy offshore (46236) is measuring 7.2 ft at 12.0 s.

🌤️ Pleasure Point 7-day weather forecast

High and low air temperature in °F, with the chance of rain when it is 20% or more. Water stays near 66°F this week.

📅 Pleasure Point 7-day surf forecast

“Capitola actually has something to work with today”

With buoy readings near 5.8 feet, Capitola is seeing around 3 to 3.5 feet of actual wave face, soft and friendly in that bay-sheltered way. Wind is basically calm this morning at under 1 mph, so it should be glassy and clean before the afternoon tide swings low. This is a good day for longboarders, beginners, and anyone who wants a gentle, forgiving wave without the crowds or power of the outside breaks. Not a day to drive far for, but if you live nearby, it's worth paddling out.

Written at 5:00 AM from that hour's readings. The numbers below are live.

These are model values for Capitola's own stretch of coast (Open-Meteo). The NOAA buoy offshore (46236) is measuring 7.2 ft at 12.0 s.

🌤️ Capitola 7-day weather forecast

High and low air temperature in °F, with the chance of rain when it is 20% or more. Water stays near 66°F this week.

📅 Capitola 7-day surf forecast

“Big and clean, the hike pays off today”

Buoy's reading 7.3 feet at 9.8 seconds out of the west, and with east wind at 3 mph this morning it's glassy out there. That low afternoon tide around 5.55pm will make for a hollow, punchy window if you can time it, otherwise the morning session before the wind fills in is your best bet. This isn't a wave for the timid, so if you're a confident intermediate to advanced surfer who wants size and some open space away from the crowds, make the walk. Water's 65 degrees, so a decent wetsuit and the hike are the only costs today.

Written at 5:00 AM from that hour's readings. The numbers below are live.

These are model values for 4 Mile's own stretch of coast (Open-Meteo). The NOAA buoy offshore (46236) is measuring 7.2 ft at 12.0 s.

🌤️ 4 Mile 7-day weather forecast

High and low air temperature in °F, with the chance of rain when it is 20% or more. Water stays near 65°F this week.

📅 4 Mile 7-day surf forecast