Surf Guide

Capitola

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced; good place to learn to surf

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

3

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

Long period S, SSW, W

Wind

NW, N, Glassy

Surf Height

Small to well overhead

Tide

Medium, incoming or outgoing