La Selva Surf Report & Forecast

La Selva Beach, California

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: GOOD
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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E
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W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.1
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.1ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
9s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
16°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.1ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.1ft waves with quality 9s ground swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.2ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 13-18°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
1.8ft10sW2ktNE2kt14°C16°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
1.8ft10sW2ktENE3kt14°C16°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
1.9ft9sW2ktENE3kt13°C16°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft9sW2ktENE2kt13°C16°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft9sW1ktE2kt13°C16°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft9sW1ktE2kt13°C16°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.2ft9sW1ktE2kt13°C15°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft9sW1ktE1kt13°C15°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft9sW1ktESE1kt14°C15°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
2.1ft9sW2ktSE2kt15°C15°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.1ft9sW3ktSSE3kt16°C15°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.1ft9sW4ktS3kt17°C15°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft9sW5ktSSW5kt17°C15°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft9sW6ktSSW7kt18°C16°C0.1mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft8sW7ktSW8kt18°C16°C0.1mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft8sW7ktSW9kt18°C16°C0.1mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft8sW7ktSW9kt18°C16°C0.1mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft8sW7ktSW9kt17°C16°C0.1mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft8sW6ktSW8kt16°C17°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2ft8sW5ktSW7kt15°C17°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2ft8sW4ktWSW6kt14°C17°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2ft8sW3ktWSW5kt14°C17°C0mm
10:00 PM
FAIR
2ft8sW3ktWSW4kt14°C17°C0mm
11:00 PM
FAIR
1.9ft8sW2ktWSW3kt14°C17°C0mm

Friday

Apr 10
GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.5-1.9ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 13-18°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-1.9ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 11-16°C

Sunday

Apr 12
GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-5.5ft 💨 3-11kt 🌡️ 8-13°C

Monday

Apr 13
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-5.5ft 💨 2-12kt 🌡️ 7-18°C

Tuesday

Apr 14
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-4.0ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 8-17°C

Wednesday

Apr 15
GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-1.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 8-16°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 9s
Wind Conditions:1-7kt NE
Water Temperature:15-17°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

La Selva in Santa Cruz County is a tranquil, semi-exposed beach and right‑point/reef break that delivers smooth, hollow A‑frame waves, especially from late fall through early spring, with December and January typically offering peak surf. It thrives on north to northwest swells and benefits from southerly offshore winds. The break works across most tide levels—though it’s often best at mid tide—and, thanks to its secluded location and long beach access walk, it remains uncrowded and welcoming to intermediate and advanced surfers.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Village: La Selva Beach | County: Santa Cruz County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95003 | Road: Margarita Road | Full Address: Margarita Road, La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz County, California, 95003, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionS

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