Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Natural Bridges State Beach

Reef break at the western end of Santa Cruz. Near the famous natural bridge rock formation. Rocky entry. Consistent on NW swells. Less crowded than Steamer Lane.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N/NE)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Santa Cruz

Coordinates

36.9515, -122.0545

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Steamer Lane

1.7 mi · Point Break · Best 3–12 ft

Cowells

2.0 mi · Point Break · Best 2–5 ft

Santa Cruz Harbor

3.3 mi · Jetty Break · Best 3–8 ft

Pleasure Point

4.4 mi · Point Break · Best 3–8 ft

38th Avenue

4.8 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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