41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) surf break

41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 13 Sep 2025 PDT
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41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) this week:

The surf forecast for 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 13th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 13th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.5
S
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)1312141413881918181616161515101014101014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2992641361831601731341833263042642542362211573542949217112299
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
WNW
0
E
5
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
5
SW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
NNE
10
SW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrossoffglassglasscrossglasscrosscrossglasscrosscrossglassglasscrossglasscross-
on
crossglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
2.10
6:19AM
1.44
4:19PM
2.05
7:40AM
1.51
5:38PM
2.02
8:32AM
1.59
6:51PM
2.03
9:10AM
1.67
7:54PM
2.05
9:42AM
1.74
8:48PM
2.04
10:10AM
1.80
9:36PM
2.01
10:35AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:01PM
0.36
9:48AM
1.31
12:18AM
0.33
11:28AM
1.34
1:23AM
0.29
12:56PM
1.27
2:17AM
0.27
2:02PM
1.16
3:02AM
0.28
2:55PM
1.03
3:40AM
0.32
3:41PM
0.91
4:13AM
0.40
Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52
Sunset7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:10--7:08--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C231821262124261926272025231721241718191618
Feels °C (?)231721262224251925251924211720231718181617
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Santa Cruz

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) (calm at Santa Cruz 1 km from 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove)). 0.3m 13s groundswell from the SSW to make surfable waves.

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Information about the 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) 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 (41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove)) 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 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) 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.

Santa Cruz 41st Ave 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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