Santa Cruz - 26th surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz - 26th over the next 16 days.
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