Scott Creek-Reef Surf Report & Forecast
California
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Current Surf Conditions at Scott Creek-Reef
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🌬️ WIND
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W
4
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🌊 SWELL
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10.5
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
10.5ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
14s
WIND GUSTS
5kt
AIR TEMP
16°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.9ft @
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 | 7.2ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 8kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.5ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 8kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.9ft | 15s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 7kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8.7ft | 15s | WNW | 6kt | NNW | 7kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 9.5ft | 15s | WNW | 5kt | NNW | 6kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.3ft | 15s | WNW | 5kt | NNW | 5kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.5ft | 15s | WNW | 4kt | NNE | 4kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.7ft | 15s | WNW | 3kt | E | 3kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.9ft | 15s | WNW | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.7ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.5ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | SSE | 5kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10.4ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | S | 6kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10.1ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | S | 8kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 9.7ft | 14s | WNW | 8kt | S | 10kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.4ft | 14s | WNW | 9kt | S | 12kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 9.2ft | 14s | WNW | 11kt | SW | 14kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 8.9ft | 14s | WNW | 12kt | W | 16kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 8.6ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | NW | 18kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 8.6ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | NNW | 17kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 8.6ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | NNW | 16kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 8.6ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | NNW | 15kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 8.8ft | 13s | WNW | 14kt | NNW | 16kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 9.1ft | 13s | WNW | 16kt | NNW | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 9.3ft | 13s | WNW | 18kt | NNW | 19kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.7-8.6ft 💨 13-25kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Wednesday
Oct 29POOR8 excellent hours
🌊 0.8-7.1ft 💨 5-18kt 🌡️ 15-17°C
Thursday
Oct 30POOR1 good hours
🌊 1.0-4.9ft 💨 10-22kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Friday
Oct 31FAIR5 good hours
🌊 0.9-7.7ft 💨 11-19kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Saturday
Nov 1FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-5.7ft 💨 10-20kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Sunday
Nov 2FAIR4 excellent hours
🌊 5.2-6.8ft 💨 9-15kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:6.2ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:2-25kt NNW
Water Temperature:15-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Scott Creek-Reef in Santa Cruz is an exposed beach and reef break with reliable surf, especially during winter, with January being the best month. This right-hand reef break performs best when clean groundswells from the northwest meet offshore winds from the east. The surf quality remains steady regardless of tide, and it tends to be uncrowded. Surfers should exercise caution due to rips, sharks, and rocks.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: County: Santa Cruz County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Cabrillo Highway | Full Address: Cabrillo Highway, Santa Cruz County, California, United States
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