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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 WET
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 Monday (Dec 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Cruz in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Cruz over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1355 | 5527 | 6188 | 6269 | 4324 | 2288 | 1504 | 830 | 513 | 508 | 366 | 374 | 330 | 416 | 807 | 1737 | 1533 | 1027 | 891 | 455 | 867 | 669 | 1340 | 1144 | 932 | 668 | 536 | 429 | 379 | 192 | 98 | 55 | 112 | 174 | 273 | 422 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:05PM 2.04 | 8:23AM 2.20 | 9:06PM 2.02 | 9:25AM 2.13 | 10:09PM 2.05 | 10:28AM 2.11 | 11:07PM 2.14 | 11:26AM 2.16 | 11:57PM 2.26 | 12:17PM 2.24 | 12:42AM 2.39 | 1:03PM 2.34 | 1:23AM 2.53 | 1:44PM 2.44 | 2:02AM 2.65 | 2:24PM 2.53 | 2:41AM 2.77 | 3:03PM 2.59 | 3:19AM 2.85 | 3:42PM 2.62 | 3:59AM 2.90 | 4:23PM 2.61 | 4:40AM 2.91 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:58AM 0.95 | 2:47PM 0.87 | 3:04AM 1.00 | 3:48PM 0.89 | 4:13AM 0.99 | 4:46PM 0.87 | 5:16AM 0.91 | 5:38PM 0.80 | 6:08AM 0.80 | 6:24PM 0.71 | 6:54AM 0.66 | 7:06PM 0.61 | 7:35AM 0.53 | 7:46PM 0.51 | 8:15AM 0.41 | 8:25PM 0.41 | 8:54AM 0.31 | 9:03PM 0.34 | 9:34AM 0.25 | 9:41PM 0.30 | 10:15AM 0.21 | 10:21PM 0.30 | 10:57AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 |
| Sunset | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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