intermediate
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Cowell Beach West of Wharf
Cowell Beach West of Wharf in Santa Cruz features sandy Pacific cove swimming with moderate wave action and cool water typical of the Central Coast. This intermediate spot provides protection from the wharf structure and offers consistent conditions for developing swimmers comfortable with mild swells. Morning sessions typically provide calmest conditions.

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Cowell Beach West of Wharf
36.9620, -122.0231
Details
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 36.9620, -122.0231