Santa Cruz surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, WSW swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with WSW 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 (Sep 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.
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