The best summer swells for Santa Cruz surfing are generated by storms in the southern hemisphere. These powerful winter southern hemisphere storms push swells our direction during our summer season. We were fortunate so far this summer to be on the receiving end of 2 major swells that were generated off the coast of New Zealand. […]
Finding a gentle Santa Cruz surfing break, to learn how to surf, is important when you are just beginning. A small gentle wave is ideal. You wouldn’t want to begin your surfing career at Maverick’s! Things that make a good beginners surf spot: Relatively uncrowded—a few people around for safety is good, but you don’t […]
Want to learn some fun surfing lingo? Knowing these terms will help you walk, surf and talk like a surfer when on your next Santa Cruz surfing adventure. No matter what Santa Cruz activities, or beach you may be heading to, here is what you need to know: Backside – Going “backside” means that you are surfing with the backside […]
Matt here, surf instructor at Capitola Beach Company. We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls recently asking if they will be safe out in the water in light of the recent shark sightings. The answer is, “Yes, you are SAFE!” when surfing Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach! Why, you may ask? The simple answer: KELP. […]
If your Santa Cruz activities this weekend include paddle boarding Santa Cruz, we suggest doing a downwind stand up paddle from Santa Cruz beaches to Capitola beach. What is downwind paddle boarding? You might be wondering, “What is Downwind paddle boarding?” Well, there are a few different ways to enjoy the sport -touring, surfing, racing, […]
