EXCELLENT 9.0
Santa Cruz (Cowell's)
Santa Cruz, USA
Right now
· Swell WNW 1.4m 6sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.1m
Bumpy waves· 6s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
15:0018:0021:00
Tides
Today
▲01:46 AM0.0m
▼05:37 AM0.1m
▲08:18 AM0.1m
▼09:44 AM0.1m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Now0.13m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
01:46 AM
0.02m
▲
High Tide
08:18 AM
0.12m
▼
Low Tide
05:37 AM
0.13m
▼
Low Tide
09:44 AM
0.12m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.1m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell WNW · 1.3m · 7s
Tue, Apr 14
1.3-2.0m
24h
6.7s
1.3-2.0m
03h
6.3s
1.4-2.1m
06h
6s
1.3-2.0m
09h
5.9s
1.3-2.0m
12h
6.5s
1.3-2.0m
15h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
18h
7.2s
1.1-1.7m
21h
5.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Tue, Apr 14
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 12:00 · 18:00
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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