Here's the surf forecast for Santa Cruz for the weekend

Data for this forecast are from NOAA and FNMOC WW3 models. Also the tide predictor at the University of South Carolina's Wethey Lab Home Page.

Swell: West swell 5-7 feet 13-14 seconds
Wind: Light northwest wind in the afternoon
Waves: Head high, possibly overhead Tide: 5 feet at dawn, 0.5 feet at 2 PM, 2 feet at dusk
Weather: Sun and clouds mixed
Best call: Smallest waves of the weekend. Hook an afternoon session in town on the lower tides

Swell: West swell 7-9 feet 11-13 seconds through the day
Wind: Light wind all day, but clocking about the compass
Waves: Overhead, some spots approach double O
Tide: 5.5 feet at dawn, 0 feet at 2:30 PM, 1.5 feet at dusk
Weather: Clouds and sun mixed
Best call: Choose your spot based on the tide. Good waves all day

Swell: Wwest swell 7-9 feet 11-13 seconds
Wind: Light winds, offshore in the morning, onshore in the afternoon
Waves: Overhead, some spots approach double O
Tide: 5.5 feet at dawn, -0.5 feet at 3 PM, 1 foot at dusk
Weather: Sun, clouds, but no rain
Best call: Choose the right tide for your favorite break and get on it

More swell and fine weather on tap this weekend. Big tide swings are the biggest variable; know your break's favorite tide level and time your session accordingly. Good waves all weekend long, biggest on Saturday and Sunday.

CU Out There,

DogMan