Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz, California
Pleasure Point is a series of reef breaks along East Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, with mellow right-handers that suit longboarders and intermediates. It is a hub of Santa Cruz surf culture. Expect a busy lineup and a full wetsuit most of the year.
- Break type
- Reef break
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Best season
- Year-round (best fall – winter)
- Best swell
- West to Northwest, South
- Best wind
- North (offshore)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Crowds
- Rocky reef
- Cold water
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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