There is a strong South in the water for next few days; it is straight from the South. Santa Cruz could be in the shadow.  Could miss the East side and pump at the Lane; or could be good everywhere. Spots that are more open to South swells will be firing! Weather looks to be nice with just the expected morning fog then possible offshore flow and warmer Sunday Monday.

Then next week another smaller South with some West in it will keep the surf party going!

River Mouth shot from the Log Ride at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

South on tap has really long waits as they typically do, but then delivers some sweet sets for those that wait it out and find the right spot. Current surf forecast indicates South will fade as some NW fills in to keep us surfing.

Spring will not quit. Rain at end of May and in June. The mix of NW swell, SW swell and NW wind swell makes for waves most everywhere. There  is sun-light from 5am to 9pm so go out and get your turn.

Looking East at the The Hook 5.20.11

Fun size mix of swells on the horizon with a nice South building early in the week mixing with plenty wind swell and wind chop; South will not be as strong as last weeks swell. End of week (Friday) we can look for more beefy short period wind swell. If you seek, will likely find this week. Have fun!

South swell coming with spring mix of fun size swell, but don’t always believe the hype!

The over-hyped swell is on track for Thurs Fri arrival; most of it’s energy will come from the South and will likely only grace Santa Cruz with some of the energy. Plenty mix of other swells will be in the water that will peak up the long Southerly lines where the find a shore to break on. The more open to South swell spots could be firing if weather does not blow them out. Good luck swell hunters!

East-side Jan 22, 2011