Santa Cruz surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Cruz this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.
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