Surfing: Santa Cruz
United States · 12 spots · 5 beginner-friendly
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Spots
| Spot | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Waddell Creek | Beach break | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Scott Creek | Beach break | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Natural Bridges | Reef break, left-hander | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Mitchell's Cove | Reef break | intermediates |
| Steamer Lane | Reef point under cliffs, right-hander | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Cowell's | surf spot | beginners |
| The Rivermouth (San Lorenzo) | surf spot | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| 26th Avenue | Reef-beach break | beginners and intermediates |
| Pleasure Point | surf spot | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| The Hook | Reef point, right-hander | beginners and intermediates |
| Capitola | Mellow point at the pier | beginners |
| Manresa State Beach | Beach break | beginners and intermediates |
Plyuh scores every hour at every spot: wave height and period (accounting for shelter and the swell window), wind and tide — and says in plain words who should paddle out today. The forecast is checked against buoys and satellites.