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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