Natural Bridges Surf Report & Forecast
Santa Cruz, California
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Current Surf Conditions at Natural Bridges
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🌬️ WIND
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3
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🌊 SWELL
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8.4
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ft
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HEIGHT
8.4ft
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PERIOD
PERIOD
15s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
15°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.7ft @
17s
17s
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 | 5.6ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.6ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.7ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.2ft | 15s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 13°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.6ft | 15s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 13°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.1ft | 15s | WNW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 13°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.5ft | 15s | WNW | 1kt | ENE | 1kt | 13°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.9ft | 15s | WNW | 1kt | E | 1kt | 13°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8.3ft | 15s | WNW | 1kt | E | 1kt | 13°C | 11°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8.3ft | 15s | WNW | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8.4ft | 15s | WNW | 3kt | S | 4kt | 15°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8.4ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | SW | 6kt | 17°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.2ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | SSW | 7kt | 17°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.1ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | SSW | 8kt | 17°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.9ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | SSW | 9kt | 18°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.7ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | SSW | 8kt | 17°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.4ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | SSW | 6kt | 16°C | 17°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.2ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | S | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | WSW | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.9ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | WNW | 6kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.7ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | N | 6kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.8ft | 13s | WNW | 4kt | N | 7kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.9ft | 13s | WNW | 5kt | NNW | 8kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.9ft | 13s | WNW | 5kt | NNW | 9kt | 12°C | 11°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-7.1ft 💨 3-6kt 🌡️ 10-20°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.7-5.4ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 13-24°C
Thursday
Oct 30EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-5.7ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 15-25°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-5.9ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 16-25°C
Saturday
Nov 1EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-5.4ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 16-26°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.8-5.5ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 16-26°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:6.6ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:1-6kt NNE
Water Temperature:9-24°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz is a sheltered right-hand reef break known for its fairly consistent surf, especially during winter, with January offering the most reliable conditions. The break works best when distant northwest swells combine with offshore winds from the northeast. While it’s a scenic and popular spot, it can get crowded, and surfers should be cautious of localism and shark presence.
Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: City: Santa Cruz | County: Santa Cruz County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95061 | Road: West Cliff Drive | Full Address: West Cliff Drive, Lighthouse/West Cliff, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, 95061, United States
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