Stockton Avenue Surf Report & Forecast
Santa Cruz, California
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🌬️ WIND
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3
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🌊 SWELL
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2.1
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.1ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
9s
WIND GUSTS
4kt
AIR TEMP
16°C
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SWELL
SWELL
1.1ft @
13s
13s
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 | GOOD | 1.9ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | E | 3kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | E | 3kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | E | 2kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | E | 2kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | ESE | 2kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | W | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | W | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | W | 3kt | S | 4kt | 16°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | W | 4kt | S | 5kt | 17°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 9s | W | 5kt | SSW | 6kt | 18°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 6kt | SSW | 8kt | 18°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 18°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 18°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 10kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 10kt | 17°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 6kt | SW | 8kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 5kt | SW | 7kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SW | 5kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 3kt | SW | 5kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 3kt | SSW | 4kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 2ft | 8s | W | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 10GOOD14 good hours
🌊 1.5-2.0ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 12-16°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR2 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-3.3ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 9-13°C
Sunday
Apr 12EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-6.3ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 8-12°C
Monday
Apr 13EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-5.6ft 💨 2-13kt 🌡️ 7-17°C
Tuesday
Apr 14EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 1.2-4.1ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 7-17°C
Wednesday
Apr 15GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-4.0ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 9-19°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 9s
Wind Conditions:1-10kt ENE
Water Temperature:14-17°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Stockton Avenue in Santa Cruz is an exposed right-hand reef break with reasonably consistent surf, best suited for winter conditions, particularly in January. The break performs well when southwest swells meet offshore northeast winds, with groundswells more common than windswells. Optimal conditions occur around low tide, and the spot is known to attract crowds. Surfers should be cautious of sharks and localism.
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 DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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