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Waddell Creek Beach

Santa Cruz County, CA — A legendary NorCal windsurf/kite spot now drawing wing foilers too — real ocean swell, not flat water, plus a reef/rock bottom. Powerful and…

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Santa Cruz County, CA — Northern California Coast

A legendary NorCal windsurf/kite spot now drawing wing foilers too — real ocean swell, not flat water, plus a reef/rock bottom. Powerful and beautiful, but for experienced riders only.

Research-sourced (2026-08-28), not yet confirmed firsthand — see project notes.

Key Facts

Water type
Open-ocean swell over reef/rock bottom
Best wind direction
Northwest (prevailing NW coastal thermal)
Skill level
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