Station Name: Point Santa Cruz, CA (254)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Point Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz County

GPS Coordinates: 36.934, -122.034

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 1:36PM PST until February 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 31 at 1:36PM PST until February 2 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 31 at 1:36PM PST until February 2 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 6:50PM PST until February 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 31 at 6:50PM PST until February 2 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco, the Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 31 at 6:50PM PST until February 2 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through 9 AM PST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 1:36PM PST until February 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 31 at 6:50PM PST until February 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.