intermediate
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Cowell Beach
An iconic Northern California beach break with consistent cold-water waves and sandy beach popular with surfers and swimmers. Best for intermediate to advanced swimmers comfortable with cool water (55-60°F) and wave action. Tip: use a wetsuit year-round and respect the strong rip currents near the wharf.
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Details
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 36.9612, -122.0239