Santa Cruz surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.
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