Cowell's surf forecast

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

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Slow, rolling right next to the Santa Cruz Wharf, the standard longboard and beginner wave in town. Works best on small south swell or summer wrap.

Break

beach break, rights; faces ESE

Level

beginner

Best swell

S, SSW, SW

Best wind

N, NNE, NE (offshore)

Best tide

low to mid tide

Season

Summer south swells and small winter days

Typical size

0.3-1.5 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

crowds; pilings of the wharf nearby; cold water

Nearby spots

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

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