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Pleasure Point-Second Peak Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Pleasure Point-Second Peak surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pleasure Point-Second Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pleasure Point-Second Peak sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pleasure Point-Second Peak this week:
The surf forecast for Pleasure Point-Second Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pleasure Point-Second Peak in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pleasure Point-Second Peak over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SW 17 | S 15 | |
242 | 242 | 186 | 163 | 106 | 104 | 298 | 203 | 250 | 256 | 228 | 158 | 167 | 165 | 118 | 107 | 60 | 58 | 46 | 47 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:01PM1.99m | 8:32AM1.58m | 8:29PM2.13m | 9:36AM1.60m | 9:02PM2.27m | 10:37AM1.63m | 9:40PM2.38m | 11:37AM1.64m | 10:22PM2.45m | 12:38PM1.63m | 11:08PM2.46m | 1:39PM1.63m | 11:59PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.72m | 2:39AM0.69m | 2:01PM0.82m | 3:24AM0.43m | 2:42PM0.92m | 4:10AM0.19m | 3:24PM1.02m | 4:58AM0.02m | 4:08PM1.11m | 5:48AM-0.09m | 4:56PM1.19m | 6:41AM-0.12m | 5:48PM1.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 16 |
15 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 325 | 325 | 334 | 303 | 139 | 923 | 643 | 203 | 658 | 717 | 228 | 1016 | 167 | 165 | 1657 | 107 | 60 | 58 | 974 | 30 | 740 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 16 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 13 | S 16 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 242 | 242 | 186 | 163 | 102 | 102 | 298 | 57 | 250 | 256 | 68 | 158 | 188 | 15 | 118 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 46 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | W 20 | WNW 18 | S 10 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | — | S 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 | S 15 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 106 | 104 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 2 | 152 | 15 | — | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 46 | 47 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 44 | 759 | — | — | 485 | — | — | 997 | — | 1180 | 1742 | 2669 | 2005 | 3428 | 1768 | — | 997 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 643 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Pleasure Point-Second Peak Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pleasure Point-Second Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pleasure Point-Second Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pleasure Point-Second Peak 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 (Pleasure Point-Second Peak) 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 Pleasure Point-Second Peak 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.
Pleasure Point-Second Peak is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Live Oak. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Live Oak. Live Oak has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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