Four Mile
Santa Cruz Surf Spots
Surf Guide
A rippable right reef/point, four miles outside of Santa Cruz. An out-of-town spot popular with out-of-towners, the Santa Cruz guys have taken to calling this place "Florida Mile" as it has become so popular with visiting surfers trying to escape the heat of town. Breaks all winter, blows out easy and is occasionally a great wave. Parking lot has been misdemeanor heaven for decades. Don't leave anything in your car, unless it's a bomb triggered by the clammy, slimy hands of rip-offs.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
intermediate to expert
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Sometimes high. Popular place.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Sometimes high. Popular place.
Spot Rating
Fun
7
Shoulder Burn
Medium
5. Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
2. Low, although there is some agricultural run-off.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W, WSW
Wind
NW, N, NE
Surf Height
waist-high to double-overhead
Tide
incoming to high