Manresa State Beach
La Selva Beach, California
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Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
2
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
7.1
ft
ft
Swell Height
7.1ft
Swell Period
15s
Wind Speed
2kt
Air Temp
13°C
Wind Gusts
2kt
Precipitation
0mm
Secondary Swell
0.6ft @ 18s
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📍 Local Knowledge
Manresa State Beach in Santa Cruz is an exposed beach break that offers consistent surf year-round, with optimal conditions occurring during winter, particularly in January. The best surf happens when a west swell meets offshore winds from the northeast. This spot picks up primarily groundswells and works best around a rising mid tide, producing both left and right-hand waves. While it’s a fairly popular location and can get crowded, surfers should be cautious of strong rip currents.
Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand