Scott Creek-Reef Surf Report & Forecast
California
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🌬️ WIND
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W
7
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🌊 SWELL
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3
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ft
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HEIGHT
3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
9s
WIND GUSTS
8kt
AIR TEMP
14°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
2ft @
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 | 3.5ft | 9s | NW | 6kt | ENE | 6kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 9s | NW | 6kt | ESE | 6kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 9s | NW | 5kt | SSE | 5kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 9s | NW | 5kt | SSW | 5kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 9s | NW | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 9s | NW | 4kt | WNW | 4kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | NW | 5kt | WNW | 5kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | WNW | 6kt | NW | 6kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 8kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | WNW | 7kt | NW | 8kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 9s | WNW | 7kt | NW | 8kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 7kt | NW | 8kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 3ft | 9s | WNW | 8kt | NW | 9kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 9s | WNW | 9kt | NW | 10kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 9s | WNW | 9kt | NW | 11kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NW | 11kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NW | 12kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NW | 12kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NW | 12kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NW | 13kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 2.6ft | 9s | WNW | 11kt | NNW | 13kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 2.5ft | 9s | WNW | 10kt | NNW | 12kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2.5ft | 9s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 11kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-3.3ft 💨 8-14kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Tuesday
Apr 7POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.0-2.4ft 💨 10-13kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Wednesday
Apr 8FAIR3 good hours
🌊 1.8-2.4ft 💨 6-10kt 🌡️ 13-15°C
Thursday
Apr 9GOOD11 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-2.5ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Friday
Apr 10FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.7ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 13-15°C
Saturday
Apr 11FAIR1 good hours
🌊 1.8-4.4ft 💨 9-13kt 🌡️ 12-13°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.0ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:4-14kt ENE
Water Temperature:13-14°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
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE
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