Santa Cruz – Cowell's in September
September 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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 25°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 2 rainy days
Santa Cruz – Cowell'sCalifornia, United StatesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ 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 September
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Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 566 km away · water 22°C1 m waves2
Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 445 km away · water 22°C0.9 m waves3
Huntington BeachUnited States · 518 km away · water 22°C0.9 m waves4
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1119 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves5
Tofino – Long BeachCanada · 1381 km away · water 15°C1.7 m waves6
Morro BayUnited States · 205 km away · water 17°C1.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in September →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 September a good time for surfing at Santa Cruz – Cowell's?
September is a good month for surfing at Santa Cruz – Cowell's (best: January–March). Waves 1.6 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Santa Cruz – Cowell's in September?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Santa Cruz – Cowell's in September?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Santa Cruz – Cowell's in September?
Around 25°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Trestles – San Clemente (1 m waves), Malibu – Surfrider Beach (0.9 m waves) & Huntington Beach (0.9 m waves).