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Scott Creek-Reef Surf Forecast
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Scott Creek-Reef surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scott Creek-Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Scott Creek-Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scott Creek-Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (May 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 4th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scott Creek-Reef over the next 12 days.
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 20 | 233 | 516 | 643 | 388 | 260 | 173 | 151 | 265 | 238 | 512 | 942 | 859 | 1069 | 787 | 628 | 527 | 270 | 160 | 122 | 100 | 103 | 81 | 77 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 39 | 14 | 278 | 352 | 370 | 446 | 516 | 455 | 483 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:29PM 1.55 | 8:58AM 1.25 | 9:03PM 1.66 | 10:02AM 1.25 | 9:37PM 1.74 | 11:03AM 1.25 | 10:13PM 1.78 | 12:02PM 1.24 | 10:51PM 1.77 | 1:01PM 1.21 | 11:30PM 1.72 | 2:00PM 1.18 | 12:13AM 1.62 | 3:01PM 1.15 | 1:00AM 1.50 | 4:03PM 1.14 | 1:52AM 1.37 | 5:02PM 1.15 | 2:53AM 1.23 | 5:54PM 1.18 | 4:01AM 1.11 | 6:37PM 1.23 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:58PM 0.06 | 2:56AM 0.08 | 2:44PM 0.19 | 3:44AM -0.16 | 3:29PM 0.33 | 4:31AM -0.36 | 4:13PM 0.48 | 5:16AM -0.48 | 4:58PM 0.62 | 6:02AM -0.52 | 5:45PM 0.75 | 6:49AM -0.49 | 6:36PM 0.84 | 7:38AM -0.40 | 7:34PM 0.91 | 8:31AM -0.29 | 8:42PM 0.94 | 9:27AM -0.16 | 10:00PM 0.92 | 10:24AM -0.04 | 11:19PM 0.84 | 11:21AM 0.06 | 12:27AM 0.72 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Scott Creek-Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scott Creek-Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scott Creek-Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scott Creek-Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scott Creek-Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scott Creek-Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Scott Creek-Reef is 24 km (15 miles) from Santa Cruz. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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