3 Mile

3 Mile

Santa Cruz, California, USA

Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Reef-rocky

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

North, NorthWest

Best Tide

Low, Mid

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About

Three Mile, nestled in Santa Cruz, California, bears the latitude of 36.9616177 and the longitude of -122.1127436. This surf spot offers a mix of right and left-hand waves, breaking over a sandy bottom interspersed with rocky outcrops, creating a mushball power that welcomes the intermediate surfer. Best surfed at low to mid-tide with a rising tide, it catches swells from the north, northwest, west, southwest, and south, making it a versatile playground for those seeking adventure. When the conditions align, it’s a place to carve your name in the water and feel the pulse of the ocean.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeReef-rocky
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powermushball
BottomSand with rock
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindNorth, NorthWest
Best Tide PositionLow, Mid
Best Tide MovementRising

Location & Access

AddressSanta Cruz, CA 95060, USA
City / AreaSanta Cruz
Zip Code95060
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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3 Mile Questions

What kind of wave is 3 Mile?

3 Mile is a reef-rocky break with right and left waves over a sand with rock bottom.

How good is the surf at 3 Mile?

3 Mile is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at 3 Mile?

3 Mile works best on a north, northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+.

What wind is best for 3 Mile?

The best wind for 3 Mile is north, northwest.

What tide is best for surfing 3 Mile?

3 Mile works best at low, mid on rising.

Where can I stay near 3 Mile?

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Where is 3 Mile?

3 Mile is a surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, USA.