Seacliff Beach

Seacliff Beach

Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Sloppy

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South

Best Wind

N/A

Best Tide

N/A

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About

Seacliff Beach, nestled in Aptos, California, is a sandy stretch where the waves roll in with a gentle, mushy push, making it a favored spot for families and novice surfers alike. The beach-break offers both right and left-hand waves, best when the swell hits between 3 to 5 feet, coming from the northwest, west, and southwest. Amidst the backdrop of the iconic cement ship and a bustling pier, the surf can be sloppy, perfect for skimboarding or simply enjoying the ocean's embrace. While the conditions can be mild, always respect the ocean’s power and heed local warnings about rip currents and changing tides.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualitySloppy
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powermushball
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to Don't know

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Best WindN/A
Best Tide PositionN/A
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressSeacliff State Beach, State Park Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
City / AreaSanta Cruz
Zip Code95003
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Seacliff Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Seacliff Beach?

Seacliff Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Seacliff Beach?

Seacliff Beach is rated sloppy for wave quality.

What swell works best at Seacliff Beach?

Seacliff Beach works best on a northwest, west, southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to Don't know.

Where can I stay near Seacliff Beach?

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Where is Seacliff Beach?

Seacliff Beach is a surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, USA.