Longboard-friendly waves in Capitola

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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Capitola Beach

Beginner friendly

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.

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1Capitola Beach
0.5 ft12 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Capitola

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Capitola Beach
beach
beginner

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.

Wave character

Stay toward the inside for softer waves; the outside sandbar can offer longer rides on bigger south swells.

Best conditions

Mid tide, light E winds, 2-4 ft S-SW swell

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Capitola

Great longboard spots in Capitola include Capitola Beach. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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