Magicseaweed Capitola (2024)

FAQs

How big are the waves in Capitola today? ›

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).

The surf forecast is 3-4 ft and slightly bumpy right now for Laguna Beach, CA. No active nearby wind station. Using forecast data.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif.

– The shape of the California coastline, in combination with a rock formation about 20 miles south of San Francisco, can lead to surf reaching nearly 60 feet high that's known by locals as the Maverick waves.

Steamer Lane

When the swell is up, it's the most dangerous place to surf in Santa Cruz but it's also the best place to watch great surfing year-round. With four reef breaks rolled into one spot—The Point, Middle Peak, The Slot and Indicators—the Lane has it all, including ogling tourists.

There are a lot of "no's" to observe at this beach: no smoking, no dogs, no alcohol, no going in the lagoon etc.

Capitola Beach is the most protected of all the inlets that stretch west between Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. It's the most beginner-friendly of the whole lot, with the possible exception of Cowell's Beach. The take-offs are stretched down the whole beachfront, and the waves are mellow as a marshmallow.

Cowell's is the best beginner surf spot in Santa Cruz. It runs north of Santa Cruz Wharf until you get to Steamer Lane.

Nazaré, Portugal

From the world's largest and one of the most famous waves in the world you probably heard already many times: Nazaré, located in west Portugal. The fishing village turned into a worldwide famous town for its monstrous waves.

Where are the biggest waves ever? ›

1. Nazaré, Portugal. Nazaré, Portugal is famous for its record-breaking waves, particularly in the big wave surfing community. The waves at Nazaré are some of the biggest and most powerful in the world, attracting surfers from all over to tackle these massive swells.

The cities of Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz both claimed to be "Surf City," based on their respective surfing cultures. Santa Cruz was the site of first recorded surfing in California, by Hawaiians.

La Jolla Shores

Somewhat protected from the prevailing southwest wind, it's a safe, gentle spot to learn or enjoy surfing. There are year-round lifeguard services, good facilities and decent parking.

Swami's Beach: A Surfer's Paradise:

No discussion of surf spots in Encinitas would be complete without mentioning Swami's Beach. This iconic location is renowned for its long right-hand point break, providing surfers with consistent and well-shaped waves.

The surf forecast is 2-3 ft and slightly choppy right now for Western Santa Cruz County, CA.

How big are the waves at San Onofre today? The current surf forecast for San Onofre at 1PM is: 2ft 19s primary swell from a South-southwest direction and 1ft 13s secondary swell from a South-southwest direction, 2ft 6s secondary swell from a West direction (forecast issued at 10:00am June 22).