Capitola Surf Report & Forecast

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Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
FAIR

Surf Height

2-3FT

Observed

Thigh to waist

Smart Cam

Swell

2.8FT18s
SSW208º
1.3FT13s
S176º
9.9FT10s
WNW303º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

1KTSESE

2kts gusts, Onshore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

-0.4FT

Temperature

58°F

spotName Wind & Weather
54ºF

3/2mm wetsuit

Chris Borg

Santa Cruz Forecast

Chris Borg •

Today

Surf tops out today as solid swell peaks. Winds stay fairly light, most favorable in the morning.

Dawn to 10:00AM: Healthy SSW Southern Hemi tops out, as secondary NW swell lingers, for chest to head high+ waves at good summertime breaks, while standouts hit 1-2' overhead. Nice incoming tide push follows a mid AM negative low. Light/variable winds.

Afternoon Outlook: Surf size holds. Light SSW afternoon sea breeze for some texture.

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Capitola Surf Forecast

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Capitola Surf Guide

A soft, gentle, right-hand reef/point that is popular with beginners and longboarders, Capitola is a staple of the Santa Cruz surf scene, and has the crowds to prove it (especially in summer). There is also a shorter, slightly more powerful left off the back of the right.

LOCAL RESOURCES:
Big Stick Surfing Association | Read more