Cowell's Surf Forecast — Santa Cruz, United States

The long, slow right rolling toward the Santa Cruz wharf — one of the best learner waves anywhere. Crowded, friendly and rideable on the smallest swells.

Cowell's is a surf spot in Santa Cruz, United States located at 36.9620, -122.0260. View the free 16-day forecast: wave height, swell period and direction, wind speed and direction, tide and live buoy conditions, plus a multi-day surf outlook and model comparison.

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COWELL'S

7-8ft
5.0ft @ 17s SW
Medium confidence
Wind
4mph
Offshore
Temp
59°F
Water: 60°F

FORECAST

TUE
28/07
5-7ft
3
WED
29/07
6-7ft
11
THU
30/07
6-8ft
4
FRI
31/07
6-7ft
4
SAT
01/08
6-7ft
3

TUESDAY 28/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
5-6ft
3.4ft@ 17s SSW
33
mph
1542.7kJ
Noon
5-6ft
3.3ft@ 17s SSW
1012
mph
1482.9kJ
6pm
5-7ft
3.6ft@ 17s SSW
910
mph
1701.7kJ
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WEDNESDAY 29/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
6-7ft
4.2ft@ 17s SSW
01
mph
2260.8kJ
Noon
6-7ft
4.3ft@ 16s SSW
1113
mph
2113.1kJ
6pm
6-7ft
4.2ft@ 16s SSW
67
mph
2026.4kJ
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THURSDAY 30/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
6-8ft
4.5ft@ 16s SSW
43
mph
2076.1kJ
Noon
6-7ft
4.3ft@ 15s SSW
74
mph
1832.2kJ
6pm
6-7ft
4.3ft@ 15s SSW
89
mph
1739.8kJ
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FRIDAY 31/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
6-7ft
4.3ft@ 15s SSW
12
mph
1496.9kJ
Noon
6-7ft
4.1ft@ 14s SSW
63
mph
1396.6kJ
6pm
5-7ft
4.1ft@ 14s SSW
44
mph
1321.9kJ
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SATURDAY 01/08

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
5-7ft
4.2ft@ 14s S
43
mph
1220.4kJ
Noon
5-7ft
4.1ft@ 13s S
74
mph
1071.5kJ
6pm
3-4ft
4.5ft@ 8s NW
65
mph
325.1kJ
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TIDES

No tide data available. Tide predictions require a nearby NOAA station
Sunrise: 6:10amSunset: 8:18pm
UV Index: 0.0Cloud Cover: 9%
N/A
Swell
N/A
Wind
10.1 mi
Visibility
3/5
Rating

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Cowell's is a popular surf destination. Check the current conditions and forecast to plan your session. The rating system helps you understand the quality of the surf based on wave height, period, direction, wind conditions, and tide.