Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Four Mile Beach

Remote beach break north of Santa Cruz. Four miles from Highway 1 (or so the name suggests). Powerful NW swell. Less crowded. Beautiful bluff setting.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Santa Cruz

Coordinates

37.0250, -122.1720

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