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Santa Cruz - 26th Surf Forecast
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Santa Cruz - 26th surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 25 Mar 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Cruz - 26th this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Cruz - 26th over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz - 26th in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 25th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz - 26th over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 721 | 992 | 974 | 1261 | 924 | 605 | 987 | 6174 | 6687 | 5297 | 4074 | 2440 | 1211 | 984 | 496 | 269 | 280 | 351 | 761 | 631 | 225 | 175 | 147 | 122 | 372 | 460 | 397 | 315 | 344 | 144 | 140 | 102 | 125 | 335 | 366 | 903 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:41PM 1.24 | 8:23AM 1.50 | 10:02PM 1.32 | 9:21AM 1.51 | 10:26PM 1.42 | 10:18AM 1.49 | 10:53PM 1.53 | 11:14AM 1.45 | 11:24PM 1.63 | 12:12PM 1.38 | 11:57PM 1.72 | 1:15PM 1.29 | 12:34AM 1.76 | 2:24PM 1.20 | 1:17AM 1.76 | 3:49PM 1.14 | 2:06AM 1.70 | 5:31PM 1.15 | 3:06AM 1.61 | 7:01PM 1.21 | 4:19AM 1.50 | 7:58PM 1.28 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:27PM -0.12 | 2:38AM 0.64 | 3:06PM -0.15 | 3:21AM 0.41 | 3:43PM -0.12 | 4:04AM 0.18 | 4:19PM -0.02 | 4:48AM -0.02 | 4:55PM 0.13 | 5:34AM -0.18 | 5:32PM 0.32 | 6:23AM -0.27 | 6:10PM 0.53 | 7:17AM -0.28 | 6:53PM 0.73 | 8:16AM -0.23 | 7:46PM 0.89 | 9:25AM -0.15 | 9:09PM 1.00 | 10:43AM -0.08 | 11:00PM 1.01 | 12:01PM -0.04 | 12:30AM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Santa Cruz - 26th Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Cruz - 26th provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Cruz - 26th can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Cruz - 26th 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 (Santa Cruz - 26th) 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 Santa Cruz - 26th 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.
Santa Cruz - 26th 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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