Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz Surf Spots
Surf Guide
This is the East Side of Santa Cruz. Once the shy little sister to the West Side, Pleasure Point is now producing its fair share of world-class surfers. Jay Moriarity, may he rest in peace, used to live at Pleasure Point, Chris Gallagher at 41st Avenue. Pleasure Point offers something for every possible kind of waverider, from bodyboarders to shortboarders to longboarders, and this place is very, very popular with all of that and everything between.
Ability Level
All Abilities
great spots from beginner to very advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
very edgy, especially when it's good
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Very crowded. This place is extremely popular with everyone. Mid-week is the best call.
Spot Rating
Perfect
4-9
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
3-8, minimal to moderate depending on size
Water Quality
Clean
3, minimal. It used to be bad at Sewer Peak but no longer
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW, SW, W, NW
Wind
NE, N, NW, glassy
Surf Height
small to double-overhead
Tide
Incoming to medium