The Wave
The spot prefers W-SW groundswells with an incoming to high tide window and cleans up in the morning or any time the wind is east/NE (offshore).
Onshore sea breeze develops late morning to afternoon and brings kites and sailboards.
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Waddell Creek
Waddell Creek is a rugged Santa Cruz rivermouth where reefy sandbars and strong winds produce lefts and rights with some push with a workhorse, often rippable character. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waddell Creek in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind NW 12 kt
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Lineup Insights
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The mouth and nearby reefs concentrate current and rips - watch the rivermouth channel and stay clear of rocky ledges.
Parking is generous but cell service is spotty.
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