Stockton Avenue
A tight, right-handing reef off Stockton Avenue in Santa Cruz that throws short, hollow barrels over a shallow rocky ledge-precision takeoffs and low tides make it a high-stakes playground. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Stockton Avenue in California.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Expect protective locals and limited real estate on clean days.
Works best on solid SW groundswells at low to low-rising tide with light NE winds offshore.
Lineup Guide
The shallow rocky ledge and a very small take-off zone make wipeouts hazardous and lineups territorial.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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