Surf Forecast Natural Bridges State Beach
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A heavy righthand reef with a shallow bowl section over the inside rock ledge called “The Sidewalk.” Dangerous. Not for beginners. Needs a low to medium tide with a clean NW swell and can handle up to a few feet overhead. A high-intensity spot.
General: The first surf spot in Santa Cruz proper, Natural Bridges is a right reef/point that breaks along a gnarly rock shelf. It's a winter spot, best on bigger swells and lower tides. Natural Bridges can be mind-boggling at times, kind of like Gas Chambers in Puerto Rico on the wrong tides, but it is a little north of Steamer Lane, so it is exposed to NW winds and blows out easily. Tides: Low Size: Waist high-overhead Wind: N, ENE, glassy Swell: W, NW, SW Bottom: Rock, reef Paddling: Moderate. Spot Rating: Quite good.
Intermediate-Advanced
Parking in state park. Walk a little.
January-December
Crowd Factor: When it's cranking, it's crowded. Local Vibe: Strong.
Follow the cycle route off Hwy 1 to the coast and park at Natural Bridges State Beach. From there you can see the break at the north end of the beach. There are showers and camping nearby.
Mostly clean.
Sharp reef. You could get hurt here.