Santa Cruz - 26th surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz - 26th in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz - 26th over the next 16 days.
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