26th Avenue
Santa Cruz · United States
Reef-beach breakgood for beginners and intermediates
A peak on sand and reef, softer than Pleasure Point. Best wind — N.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef-beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 36.9585, -121.981 |
FAQ
Is 26th Avenue good for beginners?
Yes, 26th Avenue works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for 26th Avenue today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#santa-cruz/26th-avenue. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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