Indicators Surf Report & Forecast
Santa Cruz, California
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🌬️ WIND
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E
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3
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
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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 | NE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 3kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | NW | 2kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | W | 2kt | 20°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 2kt | 22°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | SSW | 3kt | 23°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 23°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | WNW | 6kt | SW | 4kt | 23°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | SW | 5kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 23°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | WNW | 5kt | S | 5kt | 21°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SE | 4kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | ENE | 4kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 10s | WNW | 4kt | E | 5kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.5ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 12-22°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-2.0ft 💨 0-5kt 🌡️ 11-22°C
Wednesday
Apr 8FAIR9 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.5ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 12-19°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT9 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-3.3ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 11-15°C
Friday
Apr 10EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-3.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 10-16°C
Saturday
Apr 11EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-4.4ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 9-15°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.2ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt NE
Water Temperature:15-17°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Indicators in Santa Cruz is a sheltered point break with reasonably consistent surf, best during winter and particularly in January. It performs optimally when a west-northwest swell aligns with offshore winds from the east-northeast, benefiting from some shelter against northwest winds. Groundswells are more frequent than windswells. The spot is often crowded, and heavy crowds can make surfing hazardous.
Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Reef
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 DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionENE
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