Capitola
beginner
·beach·Capitola, CABreak
Beach Break
Skill
Beginner
Rating
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Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
🏄Beginner friendly
✓Restrooms
Rocks
Rip currents
About This Spot
A protected cove in the heart of Capitola village offering gentle waves ideal for first-timers and longboarders. It needs a south swell to wrap into Monterey Bay and is often flat in winter.
Local Etiquette
Be patient and share with surf schools; keep out of swimmers' area.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
beach
Best Swell
SSE–SW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 1.5–4.5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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