The Rivermouth
Santa Cruz, 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
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