Santa Cruz surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9AM. 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 (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 16 days.
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