Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

38th Avenue

Consistent reef break between Pleasure Point and The Hook. Multiple defined peaks. Rocky bottom. Good power on NW swells.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Santa Cruz

Coordinates

36.9602, -121.9690

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

The Hook

1584 ft · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Pleasure Point

2072 ft · Point Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Razor Blades

2326 ft · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Capitola

1.2 mi · Beach Break · Best 2–5 ft

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Santa Cruz Harbor

1.6 mi · Jetty Break · Best 3–8 ft

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