Santa Maria's
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Lots of little grommets in the summer. Makes for some fun waves if you're alright with doing one turn waves and lots of people at one peak.
Additional Info:
Very fun wave during high tide when everywhere else is not breaking. During summer swells, the wave bounces off the rocks and comes back to wedge. In winter, it's the same but it's 10-12 FEET. Lots of magazine photos there.
Location
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Go down 17th Ave towards Sunny Cove then continue onto E Cliff. Go down 21st Ave and you're there
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
26th Ave.
0.12 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Blacks
0.33 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Santa Cruz - Sunny Cove
0.45 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |