Santa Cruz surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.
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