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4 Mile surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 PST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
4 Mile surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 4 Mile sea temperature is
14.3° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 4 Mile this week:

The surf forecast for 4 Mile over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 4 Mile in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 16th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 16th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 4 Mile over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.8
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WSW
0.7
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)131312121816151413141312171615131312121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)495380235137157329602518417336125202290627522599563356220415360
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NE
5
NW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NW
5
NNE
0
NNW
10
NW
5
NE
5
E
5
NW
5
ENE
0
ESE
0
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:39PM
1.52
8:44AM
2.20
11:10PM
1.55
9:22AM
2.22
11:40PM
1.58
10:00AM
2.20
12:10AM
1.62
10:38AM
2.14
12:39AM
1.67
11:18AM
2.02
1:07AM
1.74
12:02PM
1.87
1:38AM
1.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
0.21
2:34AM
1.27
4:17PM
0.16
3:15AM
1.24
4:51PM
0.14
3:56AM
1.22
5:23PM
0.16
4:41AM
1.19
5:53PM
0.22
5:29AM
1.15
6:23PM
0.32
6:23AM
1.10
6:52PM
0.46
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise7:20--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-5:15--5:16--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202017202018192016181916181816161713141311
Feels °C (?)181815181815171714161614161615151611977
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Information about the 4 Mile Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 4 Mile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 4 Mile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 4 Mile surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (4 Mile) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 4 Mile may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

4 Mile is 12 km (7 miles) from Santa Cruz. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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