Capitola, California
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Capitola delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 1 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.
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Top picks
Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.
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.
Stay toward the inside for softer waves; the outside sandbar can offer longer rides on bigger south swells.
Mid tide, light E winds, 2-4 ft S-SW swell
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