Beer Can Beach and Surf forecast

Located in Santa Cruz, California, Beer Can Beach is an alright beach break that offers up some peaky waves when the conditions line up. The waves here are pretty easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a sandy bottom.

What are the best surf conditions for Beer Can Beach?

Gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard here when smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is not the most consistent (4/10) and will be very crowded (8/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Northwest or West. Works on a mid to high tide.

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