Surf spot

Davenport

Forecast conditions and map view for Davenport in USA, California, Santa Cruz. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, Santa Cruz
Coordinates: 37.0094, -122.1917

Metric
Metric	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00
Wave height (m)	1.1	1	1.1	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	1.4	1.6	1.5	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.5	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.7	1.2
Wave direction	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	W	NW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	S	NW	WNW
Wave period (s)	6.2	6.2	5.5	6.7	8.2	9.9	7.3	6.8	5.6	4.8	4.9	6.8	9.1	8.4	5.5	5.8	6	6.3	6.3	6.8	7	7.2	6.7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.1	5.9	5.8	5.7	5.7	6.3	8.5	8.1	7.8	7.8	8.1	7.8	7.2	8.2	11.5	7.1	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	85	80	73	76	70	76	47	55	38	28	32	25	35	21	23	128	177	172	242	245	248	203	207	262	286	286	271	252	222	196	176	164	148	140	160	175	175	161	132	100	84	68	57	50	52	52	57	60	59	64	56	65	51	72	44	77
Wind speed (km/h)	5.2	3.8	2.6	11.6	30.4	32.6	19.6	13.1	8.9	8.4	5.4	11	29.2	29.1	17.7	10.1	5.4	1.5	2.2	8.8	17.5	23	4.7	4.6	5.2	4	4.1	7.1	16.2	16.7	11.9	2.6	2.2	2.6	3.4	8.3	9	8.8	7.6	5	4.7	2.3	2.2	7.7	12.9	16.7	13.1	4.3	5.2	2.9	2.3	7	16.2	20.3	2.3	6
Wind direction	NWCross	ENEGlassy	SEGlassy	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	NCross	NCross-off	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross	EOffshore	NNEGlassy	EGlassy	SWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWCross	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	SWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWGlassy	SGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NNWCross	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	NWCross-on	NGlassy	ENEOffshore	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	SWCross-on	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	ENEGlassy	ESECross-off

Davenport, Santa Cruz, California is a rugged North Coast surf zone known for powerful waves, scenic cliffs, and a more remote feel than the better-known breaks in town. It sits just north of Santa Cruz, along Highway 1, and is exposed to North Pacific swells.

Surf characteristics

Wave quality: Can be very good when swell, wind, and tide line up
Wave type: Mostly reef and point-style waves, with some beachbreak influence nearby
Power: Often fast, punchy, and heavy compared with more forgiving beginner spots
Consistency: Best in winter and during solid north to northwest swells
Crowd: Usually less crowded than Santa Cruz’s central spots, but can still draw experienced surfers on good days

Conditions and hazards

Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Risks: Strong currents, shallow reef, rocks, and powerful surf
Tide sensitivity: Some sections work better at certain tides, and the wrong tide can make it much more difficult
Water temperature: Cold year-round, so a wetsuit is typically necessary

Atmosphere

Davenport has a wild, exposed coastline with dramatic bluffs and a more secluded vibe. The setting is beautiful, but the surf is serious and demands respect.