Pleasure Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW, SW, W, WNW
Wind
NE, N, NW, Glassy
Surf Height
Chest high-2X overhead
Tide
Works on most tides but best on incoming, medium to high tide.
Pleasure Point Surf Guide
This is the East Side of Santa Cruz. Once the shy little sister to the West Side, Pleasure Point is now producing its fair share of world-class surfers. Jay Moriarity, may he rest in peace, used to live at Pleasure Point, Chris Gallagher at 41st Avenue.Pleasure Point offers something for every possible kind of waverider, from bodyboarders to shortboarders to longboarders, and this place is very, very popular with all of that and everything between.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Great spot from beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Edgy, especially when it's good.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Very crowded. This place is extremely popular with everyone. Mid-week is the best call.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Quite good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Minimal to moderate depending on size.
Water Quality
Clean
Minimal. It used to be bad at Sewer Peak but no longer.
Hazards
Longboarder, kelp, long lulls, angry flesh eating sea otters, crowds, people with tattoos and bald heads.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Ask any local, access here is too easy. Just pull up to the cliff and park, then scramble down the numerous stairways.
Bottom
Rock-reef, Sand, Kelp
Best Season
April-October
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