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FIELD GUIDE · SANTA CRUZ

38th Avenue (Santa Cruz)

Santa Cruz, CA

38th Avenue (Santa Cruz), Santa Cruz, CAPhoto by Keith Vandenheuvel via Google

38th Avenue (Santa Cruz) Surf Forecast

Selected comparison window: Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 AM–8:00 AM · America/Los_Angeles

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Latest forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2026
Surf
1-2 ft
Best window
6:56 AM–9:00 AM
Primary swell
2.2 ft @ 8s WNW
Wind
2 mph NNE
Tide
Rising · 4.5 ft · next high
Confidence
88/100
Sources & forecast details
Secondary swell
1.6 ft @ 11s SSW

Valid Sun 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sat 5:50 PM · Computed Sat 9:16 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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38th Avenue (Santa Cruz) Hourly Surf Forecast

Latest daily forecast · Sat, Oct 24 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

38th Avenue (Santa Cruz) today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
2:00 AM2.7 ft—8.4 ft @ 12s NNW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)3 mph NNE1.8 ft · Falling40%
5:00 AM2.5 ft—8.4 ft @ 12s NNW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)5 mph E2.5 ft · Rising99%
8:00 AM2.3 ft—7.9 ft @ 12s NW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)3 mph N4.5 ft · Rising100%
11:00 AM2.1 ft—7.2 ft @ 12s NNW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)2 mph SSW4.1 ft · Falling40%
2:00 PM1.9 ft—7.2 ft @ 12s NNW (1.7 ft @ 13s SSW)7 mph WSW1.9 ft · Falling99%
5:00 PM1.8 ft—6 ft @ 10s NNW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW)7 mph WSW1 ft · Rising100%
8:00 PM1.7 ft—6 ft @ 10s NNW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW)3 mph ESE2.9 ft · Rising99%
11:00 PM2.1 ft—2.6 ft @ 7s WNW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW)5 mph E3.9 ft · Falling92%
About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
LOWER-INTERMEDIATE
REEF BREAK

Mid tide rising, light E winds, 2-5 ft SW-W swell

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38TH AVENUE (SANTA CRUZ)
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Map showing 38th Avenue (Santa Cruz) at its actual locationSanta Cruz, CA
Quiver · Field Guide · Santa Cruz, CAUpdated OCT 25, 2026QUIVER //

Selected day: 2026-11-01 · America/Los_Angeles

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