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Manresa State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Manresa State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Manresa State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manresa State Beach sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manresa State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Manresa State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manresa State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manresa State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | |
226 | 232 | 222 | 232 | 232 | 286 | 305 | 202 | 353 | 286 | 275 | 372 | 425 | 487 | 421 | 302 | 269 | 201 | 242 | 140 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 11:00AM1.64m | 10:12PM2.12m | 11:49AM1.62m | 10:39PM2.12m | 12:37PM1.59m | 11:08PM2.10m | 1:28PM1.55m | 11:40PM2.06m | 2:25PM1.51m | 00:15AM2.00m | 3:31PM1.49m | 00:52AM1.93m | 4:45PM1.49m | 1:35AM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM1.00m | 5:16AM0.31m | 4:35PM1.10m | 5:54AM0.27m | 5:07PM1.19m | 6:33AM0.28m | 5:38PM1.27m | 7:16AM0.31m | 6:11PM1.33m | 8:02AM0.36m | 6:48PM1.39m | 8:52AM0.42m | 7:36PM1.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 226 | 158 | 222 | 232 | 232 | 286 | 305 | 177 | 353 | 286 | 275 | 133 | 425 | 487 | 421 | 302 | 269 | 156 | 140 | 107 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 180 | 33 | 151 | 138 | 108 | 169 | 177 | 31 | 51 | 123 | 151 | 372 | 37 | 127 | 102 | 186 | 188 | 201 | 242 | 140 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 11 | WNW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 33 | 14 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 31 | 9 | 37 | 51 | 69 | 84 | 75 | 37 | 70 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 232 | — | — | — | — | — | 202 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 683 | 0 | 111 | 154 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
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Information about the Manresa State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manresa State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manresa State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manresa State Beach 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 (Manresa State Beach) 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 Manresa State Beach 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.
Manresa State Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from Watsonville. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Watsonville. Watsonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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