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Works best on solid SW groundswells at low to low-rising tide with light NE winds offshore.
W/NW swells are less effective and the wave can close out if it gets too big.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Stockton Avenue
A tight, right-handing reef off Stockton Avenue in Santa Cruz that throws short, hollow barrels over a shallow rocky ledge-precision takeoffs and low tides make it a high-stakes playground. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Stockton Avenue in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind W 1 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
2.1 ftfalling
- Low0.4 ft
- High4.6 ft
- Low1.5 ft
- High4.8 ft
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The shallow rocky ledge and a very small take-off zone make wipeouts hazardous and lineups territorial.
Expect protective locals and limited real estate on clean days.
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