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. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Take care of the strong rips here.
Shacks Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 13.9°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:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 22:51 Local time| vie | sáb | |||
| 8PM | 11PM | 2AM | 5AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- off |
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