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Surf Quality:

Current Conditions

Poor conditions right now. Small 1.3ft waves with quality 13s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from NE would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

🌬️ WIND

2
kt

🌊 SWELL

1.3
ft

🌊

Swell Height

1.3ft

🌊

Swell Period

13s

💨

Wind Speed

2kt

🌡️

Air Temp

16°C

💨

Wind Gusts

4kt

🌧️

Precipitation

0mm

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Secondary Swell

1.1ft @ 11s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz is a sheltered right-hand reef break known for its fairly consistent surf, especially during winter, with January offering the most reliable conditions. The break works best when distant northwest swells combine with offshore winds from the northeast. While it’s a scenic and popular spot, it can get crowded, and surfers should be cautious of localism and shark presence.

Best Swell: SE

Bottom: Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: NW

Wind: NE

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