Cowells Surf Report & Forecast
Santa Cruz, California
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🌬️ WIND
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E
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2
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
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W
2.1
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.1ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
10s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
20°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.4ft @
16s
16s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 5kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NE | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NE | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NNE | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | N | 3kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | N | 2kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | NW | 2kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 20°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 1kt | 21°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 2kt | 22°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 23°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 5kt | SW | 4kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 7kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NW | 5kt | 21°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | N | 3kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 0kt | ENE | 1kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 1kt | ENE | 2kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | E | 3kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.5ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 12-22°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-1.9ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 11-22°C
Wednesday
Apr 8FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-2.1ft 💨 0-11kt 🌡️ 12-21°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 13-18°C
Friday
Apr 10EXCELLENT9 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-2.2ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 12-17°C
Saturday
Apr 11EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-2.3ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 10-16°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.2ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:0-7kt ENE
Water Temperature:15-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Cowells in Santa Cruz is a sheltered point break with fairly consistent surf, best during winter, especially in January. It picks up mainly groundswells from the west and works well with offshore winds from the northeast. The spot is surfable at all tide stages and often crowded. Surfers should be cautious of sharks, rip currents, and rocks.
Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Santa Cruz | Suburb: Downtown | County: Santa Cruz County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95061 | Road: West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway | Full Address: West Cliff Multipurpose Cycleway, Lighthouse/West Cliff, Downtown, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, 95061, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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