The Rivermouth

Santa Cruz, California

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Surf Quality:
GOOD

Current Conditions

GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.5ft waves with mixed swell with light 8kt winds Note: winds from N would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.5
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

The Rivermouth in Santa Cruz is a sheltered beach break offering both left and right-hand waves, with consistent surf year-round and best conditions during summer, especially June. It performs optimally when a south-southwest swell aligns with offshore winds from the north, picking up clean groundswells and working best around low tide. The spot is often crowded, and surfers should watch out for hazards such as rocks, obstacles, pollution, and rip currents.

Best Swell: S
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SSW
Wind: N

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