Beer Can Beach
Capitola, California
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Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
13
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
0.9
ft
ft
Swell Height
0.9ft
Swell Period
11s
Wind Speed
13kt
Air Temp
21°C
Wind Gusts
18kt
Precipitation
0mm
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📍 Local Knowledge
Beer Can Beach in Santa Cruz is a fairly exposed point break with consistent surf that works best during summer, particularly in June. Ideal conditions occur when a south-southwest swell meets offshore winds from the northwest. The break receives distant groundswells and is best surfed around high tide, offering both left and right-hand waves. It can get crowded when the surf is good, and surfers should be cautious of rocks, rip currents, and potential shark sightings.
Best Swell: SE
Bottom: Sand
Ideal Conditions
Swell: SSW
Wind: NW