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Santa Cruz – Waddell Creek
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A beach on Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz where the summer north-westerly meets Pacific swell. Conditions mix chop and waves, good for both freestyle and wave riding; cold water, so bring a full wetsuit.
Source: kitesurftheworld.com · checked 2026-09-25
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