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Cowell Beach (Cowell Beach West of Wharf)
O488
Santa Cruz County·36.962°N · 122.023°W
Low · Beta forecast
Low chance of high bacteria.
Low modeled risk — still check posted signs.
Signal
< 35 CFU/100mL
Risk level
Low
Beta forecast
Latest sample
9/8/2026
Conditions now
Surf
3.1 ft
@ 10s
Water
71°F
mild
Wind
10 mph
WSW
UV
7
moderate
What's driving this
01
stable recent conditions with no strong environmental signal
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Beta forecast
Low chance of high bacteria.
Low modeled risk — still check posted signs.
Cowell Beach (Cowell Beach West of Wharf) · Santa Cruz
Water quality
Low
Signal: < 35 CFU/100mL
Beta forecast
Conditions
Surf
3.1 ft
Water
71°F
Wind
10 mph
UV
7
Daily coast forecast
Latest sample · Sep 8, 2026
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url: kylechoi101.github.io/surf-health/b/ca202251-santa-cruz-cowell-beach-o488
og:title: Cowell Beach (Cowell Beach West of Wharf) · Low chance of high bacteria.
og:desc: Low modeled risk — still check posted signs.
og:image: /og/ca202251-santa-cruz-cowell-beach-o488-low.png