Surfing in Santa Cruz

What better thing to do during the weekend than go surfing? Well, Austin Smith Ford and I did just that. Heading north four miles out of Santa Cruz to surf a fun, local wave. We avoided the crowds and had an epic surf session during the sunset even though the waves were small.

Best Places to Surf in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California is spotted with excellent surfing spanning the entire coastline of the city, and beyond. So what are these spots? Below is a list of the best places in Santa Cruz to surf.

  • Steamer Lane

  • Pleasure Point

  • 26th Avenue

  • Cowells

  • The Hook

  • Four Mile

  • The Harbor

  • Jack’s

When is the Best time of year to surf in Santa Cruz, CA?

Generally speaking, the best time of the year to surf in Santa Cruz are the winter months, November until March, because it is during these months that the waves are the most consistent and the largest. One of the downsides of surfing during the winter is that the water is cold, with an average low of 53F to 55F.

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