EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Cruz (Cowell's)
Santa Cruz, USA
Right now
· Swell WNW 1.5m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.5m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▼03:44 AM0.2m
▲07:29 AM0.1m
▼10:21 AM0.2m
▲07:47 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Now0.11m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:29 AM
0.10m
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High Tide
07:47 PM
0.10m
▼
Low Tide
03:44 AM
0.19m
▼
Low Tide
10:21 AM
0.17m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.4–2.8m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell WNW · 1.6m · 10s
Wed, Apr 22
1.8-2.8m
24h
10s
1.7-2.6m
03h
9.7s
1.6-2.5m
06h
9.3s
1.6-2.4m
09h
8.9s
1.6-2.4m
12h
8.6s
1.5-2.4m
15h
8.1s
1.5-2.3m
18h
7.2s
1.4-2.2m
21h
7.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Wed, Apr 22
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: Now (rising tide)
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
No lessons available for this location.