Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Capitola

Mellow beach break in the charming village of Capitola. Jetty provides shape on south swells. Good for beginners. Colorful Venetian-style village on the cliffs.

Beach break with jetty

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

2–5 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

light

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Santa Cruz

Coordinates

36.9720, -121.9530

NOAA Buoy

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