Santa Cruz – Cowell's in April
April is a good month for surfing at Santa Cruz – Cowell's (best: January–March).
Plan your trip to Santa Cruz – Cowell'sEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 18°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 5 rainy days
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sCalifornia, United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MRY 45 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 1381 km away · water 10°C2.1 m waves2
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1119 km away · water 11°C2.4 m waves3
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 991 km away · water 11°C2 m waves4
Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 566 km away · water 16°C1.2 m waves5
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 72 km away · water 12°C1.8 m waves6
Morro BayUnited States · 205 km away · water 13°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in April →Schools and camps near Santa Cruz – Cowell's
- Cowell's Beach Children's Surfing Area 0.3 km
- Little Wind-an-Sea 4.2 km
- Suicide's 4.4 km
- Sewer Peak 4.6 km
- First Peak 4.7 km
- Second Peak 4.8 km
- and 8 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Santa Cruz – Cowell's?
April is a good month for surfing at Santa Cruz – Cowell's (best: January–March). Waves 2 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Santa Cruz – Cowell's in April?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Santa Cruz – Cowell's in April?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Santa Cruz – Cowell's in April?
Around 18°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Tofino – Long Beach (2.1 m waves), Westport – Washington (2.4 m waves) & Short Sands – Oregon (2 m waves).