Shacks Surf Guide
Shacks in Santa Cruz is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Good surf at all stages of the tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Shacks Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 17.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Shacks:
The best conditions reported for surf at Shacks occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.
Shacks Surf:
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 15:53 Local time| martes 27 | ||||
| 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | 11PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 8 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- off |
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