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Manresa State Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Manresa State Beach surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 30 Mar 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manresa State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Manresa State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manresa State Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manresa State Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Fri 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 961 | 492 | 352 | 818 | 1714 | 2517 | 2422 | 2200 | 1224 | 1060 | 405 | 284 | 142 | 95 | 110 | 69 | 36 | 35 | 91 | 547 | 1818 | 3202 | 2276 | 1484 | 1122 | 867 | 778 | 744 | 501 | 328 | 296 | 226 | 229 | 243 | 238 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:54PM 2.28 | 1:13PM 1.73 | 12:34AM 2.29 | 2:23PM 1.61 | 1:19AM 2.24 | 3:47PM 1.53 | 2:12AM 2.14 | 5:22PM 1.51 | 3:17AM 2.03 | 6:47PM 1.56 | 4:35AM 1.93 | 7:46PM 1.63 | 5:57AM 1.87 | 8:27PM 1.70 | 7:09AM 1.84 | 8:59PM 1.76 | 8:09AM 1.83 | 9:25PM 1.82 | 9:00AM 1.81 | 9:48PM 1.88 | 9:46AM 1.79 | 10:09PM 1.93 | 10:31AM 1.76 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:48AM 0.19 | 6:21PM 0.94 | 7:46AM 0.16 | 7:04PM 1.10 | 8:49AM 0.20 | 7:55PM 1.25 | 9:59AM 0.26 | 9:05PM 1.35 | 11:14AM 0.31 | 10:44PM 1.38 | 12:24PM 0.35 | 12:22AM 1.32 | 1:23PM 0.38 | 1:35AM 1.20 | 2:11PM 0.42 | 2:29AM 1.06 | 2:50PM 0.49 | 3:13AM 0.92 | 3:23PM 0.57 | 3:52AM 0.78 | 3:52PM 0.66 | 4:28AM 0.65 | 4:20PM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Fri 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Manresa State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manresa State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Manresa State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manresa State Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Manresa State Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Manresa State Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Manresa State Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from Watsonville. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Watsonville. Watsonville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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