GOOD 7.5
Santa Cruz (Cowell's)
Santa Cruz, USA
Right now
· Swell WNW 0.5m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high0.8–1.3m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy13kph
NW · gusts 27kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0006:0009:00
Tides
Today
▼05:30 PM0.9m
▲11:43 PM0.9m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Now0.73m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
11:43 PM
0.93m
▼
Low Tide
05:30 PM
0.91m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.7–1.4m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell WNW · 0.6m · 8s
Wed, Apr 1
0.9-1.4m
24h
8.2s
0.8-1.2m
03h
7.5s
0.7-1.1m
06h
7.8s
0.7-1.1m
09h
7.7s
0.7-1.1m
12h
7.6s
0.8-1.2m
15h
7.8s
0.8-1.3m
18h
7.5s
0.8-1.2m
21h
7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 1
14
↖
24h
NW
16.6
←
03h
W
15.3
↖
06h
WNW
4.3
↗
09h
NE
4.2
↘
12h
SSE
10.6
↙
15h
WSW
10.8
↖
18h
WNW
8.7
↖
21h
WNW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
GOOD
Good size · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 09:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Santa Cruz (Cowell's). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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