Richard Schmidt Surf School

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Richard Schmidt Surf School is a surf school based in Santa Cruz, CA. They offer year-round surf and stand up paddleboard lessons, classes, and marine tours in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and the surrounding Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. All ages, levels, and physical or cognitive abilities are welcome, from first-timers to advanced surfers.

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Partly cloudyWaves 5.9 ft76°FRain 0%Wind 6 kt, gusts 8

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5.9 ft @ 10s

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Gusts 8 kt

Water

66°F

Air

56°F

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