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FIELD GUIDE · SANTA CRUZ

The Hook

Santa Cruz, CA

The Hook, Santa Cruz, CAPhoto by lovekirtan44 via Google

The Hook Surf Forecast

Selected comparison window: Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM–6:00 PM · 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 7:50 PM · Computed Sat 9:15 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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Today by time

The Hook Hourly Surf Forecast

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

The Hook today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
2:00 AM2.7 ft—7.7 ft @ 12s NW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)3 mph E1.8 ft · Falling40%
5:00 AM2.6 ft—8 ft @ 12s NW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)5 mph NNE2.5 ft · Rising40%
8:00 AM2.3 ft—8 ft @ 11s NW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)2 mph NE4.5 ft · Rising40%
11:00 AM2.1 ft—8 ft @ 11s NW (1.8 ft @ 13s SSW)4 mph S4.1 ft · Falling40%
2:00 PM1.9 ft—6.9 ft @ 11s NW (1.7 ft @ 13s SSW)5 mph W1.9 ft · Falling100%
5:00 PM1.8 ft—5.5 ft @ 11s NW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW)2 mph N1 ft · Rising100%
8:00 PM1.8 ft—5.5 ft @ 11s NW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW)3 mph ESE2.9 ft · Rising99%
11:00 PM1.6 ft—5.5 ft @ 11s NW (1.6 ft @ 13s SSW)5 mph E3.9 ft · Falling98%
About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
INTERMEDIATE
REEF BREAK

Mid tide rising, light E winds, 3-5 ft SW-W swell

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THE HOOK
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Map showing The Hook at its actual locationSanta Cruz, CA
Quiver · Field Guide · Santa Cruz, CAUpdated OCT 25, 2026QUIVER //

Selected day: 2026-10-31 · America/Los_Angeles

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