EXCELLENT 9.5
Santa Cruz (Cowell's)
Santa Cruz, USA
Right now
· Swell SSW 0.8m 14sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.8m
Nice long waves· 14s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy14kph
WSW
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0024:0003:00
Tides
Today
▼07:54 AM0.1m
▲12:03 PM0.1m
▼04:24 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 11, 2026
Now0.11m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
12:03 PM
0.07m
▼
Low Tide
07:54 AM
0.12m
▼
Low Tide
04:24 PM
0.10m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.7m face · Avg 13s
Primary swell SSW · 0.8m · 14s
Sun, Apr 12
1.1-1.8m
24h
13.8s
1.1-1.8m
03h
13.8s
1.2-1.9m
06h
13.6s
1.3-2.0m
09h
13.3s
1.4-2.1m
12h
13.2s
1.5-2.3m
15h
12.7s
1.6-2.5m
18h
11.9s
1.7-2.7m
21h
9.9s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Apr 12
15.5
↙
24h
WSW
14.6
←
03h
W
9.6
↙
06h
WSW
15.3
↙
09h
SW
27.1
↙
12h
SSW
33
↙
15h
SSW
43.2
↙
18h
SSW
18.4
←
21h
W
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 07:54 AM
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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