Santa Cruz Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Santa Cruz
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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 |
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| 12:00 AM | POOR | 2.5ft | 11s | NW | 15kt | N | 22kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 2.5ft | 11s | NW | 14kt | NNE | 21kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | NW | 14kt | NNE | 20kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 3.4ft | 10s | NW | 13kt | NNE | 19kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 3.8ft | 9s | NNW | 12kt | NNE | 17kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 3.8ft | 9s | NNW | 12kt | NNE | 17kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 3.7ft | 9s | NNW | 12kt | NNE | 16kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 3.7ft | 9s | NNW | 12kt | NNE | 15kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 3.6ft | 9s | NNW | 11kt | NNE | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 3.6ft | 9s | NNW | 11kt | NNE | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 3.5ft | 9s | NNW | 10kt | NNE | 13kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 3.2ft | 9s | NW | 11kt | N | 12kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | NW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 2.7ft | 10s | NW | 12kt | NNW | 12kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 10s | NW | 12kt | NNW | 13kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 10s | NW | 12kt | N | 13kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 2.7ft | 10s | NW | 12kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 9s | NW | 12kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 9s | NW | 11kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 8s | NNW | 11kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 7s | NNW | 11kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 7s | NNW | 10kt | NNE | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 6s | NNW | 10kt | NNE | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 9s | NNW | 10kt | NNE | 12kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Santa Cruz in Peniche is an exposed beach break known for its consistent year-round surf, performing best when west swells align with offshore easterly winds. The break offers a mix of left and right-hand peaks that hold their shape across all tide stages, making it versatile for most conditions. It receives both groundswells and windswells, providing reliable surf even outside peak swell seasons. Santa Cruz can get busy when firing, but it delivers quality, rideable waves—especially during winter, with December offering the most consistent clean conditions.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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