Santa Cruz Harbour surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 309 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Cruz Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Cruz Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz Harbour over the next 16 days.
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