Capitola Jetty Surf Guide
Capitola Jetty in Santa Cruz is a sheltered reef break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the north with some shelter here from northwest winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Pollution.
Capitola Jetty Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 18.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Capitola Jetty:
The best conditions reported for surf at Capitola Jetty occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.
Capitola Jetty Surf:
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 06:49 Local time| zaterdag 31 | ||||
| 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | glass | glass | cross- on |
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