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Pleasure Point-Insides Surf Forecast
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Pleasure Point-Insides surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 16 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pleasure Point-Insides this week:
The surf forecast for Pleasure Point-Insides over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pleasure Point-Insides in the next 12 days are 3ft 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 10ft 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pleasure Point-Insides over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 169 | 104 | 129 | 269 | 84 | 169 | 125 | 46 | 62 | 97 | 37 | 81 | 154 | 79 | 67 | 127 | 100 | 60 | 66 | 184 | 162 | 240 | 219 | 216 | 391 | 553 | 596 | 582 | 366 | 295 | 309 | 188 | 326 | 258 | 206 | 223 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | glass | off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | glass | off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:53PM 4.89 | 12:54AM 6.46 | 4:55PM 4.99 | 1:41AM 6.23 | 5:40PM 5.18 | 2:40AM 5.94 | 6:10PM 5.41 | 3:56AM 5.61 | 6:36PM 5.77 | 5:22AM 5.35 | 7:03PM 6.23 | 6:46AM 5.18 | 7:33PM 6.73 | 8:05AM 5.18 | 8:07PM 7.22 | 9:17AM 5.25 | 8:44PM 7.68 | 10:24AM 5.32 | 9:24PM 7.97 | 11:27AM 5.38 | 10:08PM 8.14 | 12:27PM 5.41 | 10:55PM 8.1 | 1:28PM 5.38 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 6:45PM 4.69 | 8:59AM 1.18 | 7:45PM 4.79 | 9:47AM 1.28 | 9:16PM 4.79 | 10:35AM 1.41 | 10:54PM 4.49 | 11:21AM 1.57 | 12:15AM 3.9 | 12:06PM 1.84 | 1:19AM 3.08 | 12:50PM 2.2 | 2:14AM 2.13 | 1:35PM 2.59 | 3:05AM 1.21 | 2:20PM 2.99 | 3:55AM 0.43 | 3:06PM 3.38 | 4:45AM -0.13 | 3:54PM 3.67 | 5:36AM -0.43 | 4:44PM 3.94 | 6:28AM -0.46 | |||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 |
| Sunset | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - |
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| Temp. °F | 64 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 55 | 63 | 70 | 57 | 66 | 77 | 64 | 63 | 73 | 59 | 64 | 75 | 64 | 64 | 72 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 57 | 61 | 72 | 63 | 63 | 70 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 59 | 66 | 72 | 61 | 61 |
| Feels °F (?) | 61 | 57 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 59 | 63 | 50 | 64 | 70 | 63 | 61 | 72 | 57 | 61 | 68 | 59 | 61 | 68 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 59 | 59 | 66 | 57 | 59 | 68 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 61 | 57 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Sun afternoon, min 48°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 77°F on Mon afternoon, min 48°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Thu afternoon, min 46°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Tue afternoon, min 48°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pleasure Point-Insides Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pleasure Point-Insides provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pleasure Point-Insides can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pleasure Point-Insides 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 (Pleasure Point-Insides) 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 Pleasure Point-Insides 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.
Pleasure Point-Insides is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Live Oak. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Live Oak. Live Oak has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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