Santa Cruz - 26th surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Cruz - 26th this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Cruz - 26th over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz - 26th in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz - 26th over the next 16 days.
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