Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (2024)

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Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Guide

Pleasure Point-First Peak in Santa Cruz is a fairly exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There is a right hand reef break. Best around low tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Beware of sharks ,rocks and rips.

Pleasure Point-First Peak Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (1)ReefPleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (2)3.3
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent

13.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pleasure Point-First Peak:

The best conditions reported for surf at Pleasure Point-First Peak occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Pleasure Point-First Peak (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Pleasure Point-First Peak with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summerand most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 4% of the time in June while 0% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 96% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

4%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

0%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

96%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Pleasure Point-First Peak surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Pleasure Point-First Peak is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in USA, 45 km (28 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Pleasure Point-First Peak is Moffett Federal Afld (Mountain View) Airport (NUQ), also in USA, 51 km (32 miles) away.

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Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (9)

Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast
Todays Surf SummarySaturday, 27 April 2024, 08:16 Local Time m, °C Saturday 27ft, °F 8AM11AM2PM5PM Wave (m) 0.6SW 0.6SW 0.6SW 0.6SW Period (s) 16 16 16 16 Wind (km/h) 5 10 10 Wind State glass cross cross-off cross-off
What does Pleasure Point-First Peak look like?Latest photos from Pleasure Point-First Peak. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: S.O

    Tides at Pleasure Point-First Peak Current tide and informaton For Live Oak, 3 km from Pleasure Point-First Peak.Next High Water: 03:13pm | 1.46mNext Low Water: 06:28pm | 1.36mNEXTIS AT (local time)remaininghigh tidelow tide

    Pleasure Point-First Peak Sea Temperature

    The water temperature (13.7 °C) at Pleasure Point-First Peak is quite cool. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good sealed spring wetsuit. Some surfers would prefer to wear gloves and boots too. Effective windchill factor of (14.0 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, neoprene gloves and boots.Current Temp*: 13.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Pleasure Point-First Peak

    Surf stats for Pleasure Point-First Peak, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

    Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (17)

    Average Swell

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    Wind History at Pleasure Point-First Peak

    Wind stats for Pleasure Point-First Peak, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

    Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (20)

    Average Wind

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    Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:

    Discover surf breaks near Pleasure Point-First Peak. Click below to view there surf guides.

    • Pleasure Point-Second Peak

      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (23)Reef
      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (24)2.8

      Reliability: inconsistent

      0km away

    • Pleasure Point-Sewer Peak

      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (25)Reef
      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (26)3.3

      Reliability: consistent

      0km away

    • 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove)

      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (27)Reef
      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (28)3.1

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      0km away

    • Pleasure Point-Insides

      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (29)Reef
      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (30)2.7

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    • Santa Cruz - 26th

      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (31)Beach
      • Pleasure Point-First Peak Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (CAL (32)3.5

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      1km away

    Wave Buoys Nearest To Pleasure Point-First Peak:

    • Closest Wave BuoyCabrillo Point, Monterey Bay, CA23 mi
    • Second closest Wave BuoyMonterey Buoy27 mi
    • Third closest Wave BuoyWest Monterey Bay, CA27 mi
    • Fourth closest Wave BuoyPoint Sur, CA 44 mi
    • Fifth closest Wave BuoyHalf Moon Bay Buoy58 mi
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