Four Mile Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW, W, WSW

Wind

NW, N, NE

Surf Height

Waist high-2X overhead

Tide

Incoming to high

Four Mile Surf Guide

A rippable right reef/point, four miles outside of Santa Cruz. Breaks all winter, blows out easy and is occasionally a great wave.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate-Advanced

Local Vibe

Intimidating

WelcomingIntimidating

Sometimes high. Popular place.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Sometimes high. Popular place.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Good.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Moderate.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Mostly clean.

Hazards

Grumpy locals and hillbillies with mean dogs. Thieves in parking lot.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard

Access

Walk in from parking lot.

Bottom

Rock reef, semi-gnarly.

Best Season

November-February

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