Capitola Rivermouth
Capitola, California
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Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
8
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
2.5
ft
ft
Swell Height
2.5ft
Swell Period
8s
Wind Speed
8kt
Air Temp
12°C
Wind Gusts
14kt
Precipitation
0.2mm
Secondary Swell
1.7ft @ 13s
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📍 Local Knowledge
Capitola Rivermouth in Santa Cruz is a sheltered beach and jetty break with reasonably consistent surf that works year-round. It performs best with a south-southwest swell and offshore winds from the northeast, typically offering clean conditions during winter, especially in January. The spot picks up distant groundswells and works best around low tide, producing both left and right-hand waves. While it can get crowded when the surf is up, surfers should be aware of hazardous rip currents.
Best Swell: SE
Bottom: Sand
Ideal Conditions
Swell: SSW
Wind: NE