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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SURF & WEATHER REPORT — SATURDAY, OCT 3, 2026 (3:06 PM PDT)

1. WAVE SIZES

CDIP buoys 156 and 157 show a fading primary Northwest swell. Westside spots like Steamer Lane are showing chest to head high waves on the sets with cleaner lines during lighter wind windows. Protected inside spots and smaller protected peaks are running knee to waist high.

2. CURRENT WEATHER

Current conditions are clear and very warm under a regional heat event. Air temperature is 84°F with a high reaching 86°F today. Wind is currently WNW at 6 mph, trending light onshore through the afternoon before dropping off by evening.

3. TIDES

Low Tide: 6:48 PM (1.48 ft)
High Tide: 1:13 PM (8.99 ft) / Next High: 11:07 PM (7.74 ft)

4. LATER TODAY & TOMORROW

Later Today: Primary NNW swell at 6 ft with a 13-second period. Surf conditions will stay consistent into the evening with clean sets as winds ease.
Tomorrow's Outlook: Swell slowly steps down to 4–5 ft at 11 seconds from the NW. Weather remains warm and clear with light morning offshore winds turning gentle onshore in the afternoon.

5. 12-HOUR WIND (HRRR Run: 18Z)

TIME WIND DIRECTION WIND SPEED
3:00 PM WNW (Onshore) 6 mph
4:00 PM WNW (Onshore) 6 mph
5:00 PM NW (Sideshore) 5 mph
6:00 PM NW (Sideshore) 4 mph
7:00 PM W (Glassy) 3 mph
8:00 PM WSW (Glassy) 2 mph
9:00 PM N (Offshore) 3 mph
10:00 PM N (Offshore) 4 mph
11:00 PM NNE (Offshore) 4 mph
12:00 AM NNE (Offshore) 3 mph
1:00 AM NE (Offshore) 3 mph
2:00 AM N (Offshore) 2 mph

6. DAYLIGHT

First light: 7:02 AM
Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Total darkness: 7:43 PM

raw data from noaa, curated by surforecast pacificwaverider
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