38th Avenue (Santa Cruz)
lower-intermediate
·reef·Santa Cruz, CABreak
Reef Break
Skill
Lower-intermediate
Rating
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Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
🏄Beginner friendly
✓Consistent waves
Rocks
Rip currents
About This Spot
Sometimes called the Hook's little sister, 38th Avenue is a user-friendly right reef that handles south and west swells. It offers long rides at lower tide and is popular with longboarders and groms.
Local Etiquette
Be courteous to kids and locals; give way when dropping in on the inside.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
reef
Best Swell
SSW–WNW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 2–5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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