When should you surf Capitola today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 8h with a 90/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Capitola surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Capitola (Santa Cruz).
Best score today
907h
Now
9008:00
Waves
1.0 m
14 s
Wind
5 km/h
Side-onshore · SE
Tide
▼ 07:00 · ▲ 14:00
range 1.3 m
Light
07:16 → 18:29
Best windows today
7h90/100
0.9 m · 13 s · 1 km/h
8h90/100
0.9 m · 13 s · 3 km/h
9h90/100
0.9 m · 13 s · 2 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 79 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 79 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · E | high tide |
| 05:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · W | high tide |
| 06:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 1 km/h · N | low tide |
| 08:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 56 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 2 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 56 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 79 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 79 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 79 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 68 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · NE | low tide |
| 23:00 | 90 | 0.9 m · 14 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Capitola today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 07:00 · ▲ 14:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Capitola suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Capitola.