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. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Surfable at all stages of the tide. Crowds are never a problem here. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Shacks Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 18.9°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:
Monday, 9 November 2026, 02:52 Local time| Lundi 09 | ||||
| 1AM | 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | off | cross- off |
off | cross- off |
















