When should you surf Santa Cruz today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 18 October, around 7h20, with a 70/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Santa Cruz surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Santa Cruz (Zona Oeste Portugal).
Best score today
—7h20
Now
—17:00
Waves
2.1 m
12 s
Wind
17 km/h
Side-onshore · N
Tide
▲ 06:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00
range 1.7 m
Light
07:48 → 18:57
Best windows today
7h200/100
2.1 m · 12 s · 8 km/h
8h0/100
2.1 m · 12 s · 9 km/h
9h0/100
2.1 m · 12 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 19 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 19 km/h · N | low tide |
| 13:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 20 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 24 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 27 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 27 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 27 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 24 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 21 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 16 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 2.1 m · 11 s | 15 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 2.0 m · 11 s | 15 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Santa Cruz today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 06:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz.