Natural Bridges surf forecast

Santa Cruz · California (Santa Cruz County) · United States

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West Side Santa Cruz break in front of the state beach arch rocks, working on west and northwest swell. Shorter waves than Steamer Lane and usually less crowded.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces SSE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, WNW, NW

Best wind

E, ENE, ESE (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

Autumn to spring

Typical size

0.5-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

rocks; cold water; localism

Nearby spots

• Mitchell's Cove, Santa Cruz
• Cowell's, Santa Cruz
• Capitola Jetty, Capitola
• Davenport Landing, Davenport
• Scott Creek, Davenport
• Sunset State Beach, Watsonville

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