SANTA CRUZ ON A BIG WAVE DAY
When a big ocean swell hits Santa Cruz the whole aura of the town seems to change. There is a heightened level of excitement even if you are not a surfer for some reason, it must be contagious. Santa Cruz is a quintessential surf town. We have so many surf spots and different types of waves for every level.
When a big ocean swell hits and the waves are breaking people flock to the beaches and bluffs to watch the surf. Just up the coast at Mavericks a couple weeks ago a big wave surf contest was held, over 20,000 people came to watch the waves and surfers that Saturday.
The photo on the right was taken at Steamer's Lane. You can see all the people gathered at the point to watch the surfers and swell.
It's Beach near the Lighthouse on West Cliff Dr. When the waves get really big in Santa Cruz they cause a mist to form in the air, giving the day a slightly surreal feeling.
For photographers and scenery lovers, walking along the West Cliff Dr in Santa Cruz on a big wave day provides some great shots and scenes.
Santa Cruz is a surf town and weather you surf or not you cannot help but to be drawn to the ocean on a big wave day. There are so many ways to enjoy the water like sailing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, kayaking, swimming or just walking along the beach it is just great to just get out there!
Authored by Jessica Wallace, Santa Cruz Realtor
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Jessica, I'll just put Dick Dale on the iPod and enjoy. What were they 12' to 15'? Thanks!
You are so right about Santa Cruz being a quintessential surf town. Years ago I had a friend who was moving back to Santa Cruz from Georgia. I didn't 'get it'. However, after visiting Santa Cruz a few times I can easily see how the lure of Santa Cruz called her home.
Hi Kevin = 12'-15' plus! There were some big ones rolling in that day
Jessica - The power of the ocean is just awe inspiring. Crashing waves are just fun to watch. Some folks got a little more than they bargained for at Mavericks a few days ago. Wow...the waves are just awesome there. ~Doug
Jessica - the big waves are mesmerizing to watch. I'd love to see someone cature video of some of those huge 30 foot plus waves.
Jessica, you are right about the exitement in the air when the surf us up, kinda reminds me when people used to say that it felt like "earthquake" weather. I can remember being at steamers and getting completely drenched by a rouge wave. Fun, but scary...
It's been years since I have been to Santa Cruz...coming from the desert, the ocean is so incredible! My bucketlist is to move to the ocean someday...:) Your photos are extremely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and yet educating me on the "swells" of the ocean.
Cheron
Jessica - our town gets the same way when the surf gets big. Those are some amazing photographs, and it did look big!