The Wave
The wave favours longer-period W-NW swells and cleans up with light NE/ENE offshore.
Low to mid tides usually make the peak more hollow and critical.
Expect moderate crowds when it’s firing and limited real estate for takeoffs.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
A punchy right-hand reef/point tucked inside Santa Cruz that lights up on winter NW groundswell, offering fast, hollow walls over a jagged rock shelf. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Natural Bridges State Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind S 0 kt
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Enter and exit require a short walk across beach and a sharp rock shelf-booties and care for urchins and ledges are essential.
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