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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 25 Apr 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Cruz this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz in the next 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 12 days.
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1913 | 1543 | 1180 | 964 | 822 | 604 | 431 | 396 | 429 | 368 | 225 | 192 | 113 | 431 | 490 | 362 | 457 | 355 | 234 | 131 | 137 | 233 | 320 | 224 | 180 | 131 | 91 | 60 | 36 | 37 | 59 | 98 | 131 | 139 | 166 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:01AM 3.01 | 2:31PM 2.94 | 2:47AM 3.14 | 3:13PM 3.08 | 3:33AM 3.18 | 3:56PM 3.14 | 4:19AM 3.11 | 4:40PM 3.11 | 5:07AM 2.94 | 5:26PM 3.00 | 5:57AM 2.71 | 6:15PM 2.82 | 6:52AM 2.45 | 7:12PM 2.61 | 7:55AM 2.21 | 8:18PM 2.42 | 9:11AM 2.05 | 9:36PM 2.30 | 10:34AM 2.02 | 10:54PM 2.29 | 11:44AM 2.09 | 11:58PM 2.34 | 12:37PM 2.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 0.24 | 8:18AM -0.04 | 8:35PM 0.04 | 9:01AM -0.14 | 9:20PM -0.09 | 9:43AM -0.14 | 10:05PM -0.13 | 10:26AM -0.04 | 10:52PM -0.07 | 11:10AM 0.13 | 11:41PM 0.09 | 11:57AM 0.36 | 12:35AM 0.31 | 12:48PM 0.59 | 1:37AM 0.54 | 1:49PM 0.81 | 2:53AM 0.72 | 3:06PM 0.95 | 4:18AM 0.79 | 4:32PM 0.97 | 5:32AM 0.76 | 5:44PM 0.90 | 6:28AM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 |
| Sunset | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Santa Cruz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Cruz 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Cruz 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) 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 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 is 11 km (7 miles) from Torres Vedras. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torres Vedras. Torres Vedras has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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