santa cruz island
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Fun wave. Crowds can get excessive considering the boat trip and higher quality waves on the mainland. Normally a cool vibe, but it is Ventura. Sucks when a boat of eight agro-dudes shows up.
TO add to this, dont show up with more then 2 surfers per boat. If there is more then 2 of you surfing then the additional surfers should wait on the boat until one of their friends heads in.
If there are more then 2 of you dont all suit up at once. IF you say fuck it and decide to raid the lineup 8 surfers deep, you and all your insta crowd will be dropped in on, on every wave period. No if ands or butts.
Respect the order or you will not be respected.
Atmosphere:
Easy take off from peak. Right hits ledge then rifles, backs of then lines up for inside sections. Left is softer and more fickel, but can get good. Getting caught inside of left can get ugly, with dodging rocks on paddle back out. DXefinitely not a place for beginners.
Additional Info:
About an hour boat ride
Location
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South Side of the island. Look for the boats.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
26.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
26.67 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |