3 Mile

3 Mile

Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Reef-rocky

Swell Direction

North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

North, NorthWest

Best Tide

Low and mid tide

3 Mile Weather Forecast

Jan 1, 2025

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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 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorth, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindNorth, NorthWest
Best Tide PositionLow and mid tide
Best Tide MovementRising tide

Location & Access

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

Data validated from official sources and surf reports but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify local conditions before heading out.

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