Stockton Avenue and Surf forecast

Located in Santa Cruz, California, Stockton Avenue is a fun and slabby little right reef break that offers up a short but perfect barrel. The waves here can be challenging to surf and break for 100 meters over a rocky reef.

What are the best surf conditions for Stockton Avenue?

Gets good between chest-high and overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here usually has something to ride (5/10) and will be super crowded with protective locals (9/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Southwest or Northwest. Works on a low tide best.

We recommend wearing a 4/3 year-round here. Water temperatures range from 12 to 15. See the temperature chart below for More...