Water Temperature of Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz, CA
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Measurement Time: Saturday, September 2, 2023, 2:30 PM PDT
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Station Name: Point Santa Cruz, CA (254)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
Point Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz County
GPS Coordinates: 36.934, -122.034
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Weather for Santa Cruz, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 62%
Feels Like: 59.2°F
Wind: SW 7.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.9
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 57°F
L: 39°F

Mon
H: 53°F
L: 41°F

Tue
H: 55°F
L: 41°F

Wed
H: 58°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 2:39 AM
Moonset: 8:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM10:05 AM - 12:35 AM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:34AM PDT until March 17 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 12:34 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:34AM PDT until March 17 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 12:34 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:34AM PDT until March 17 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 12:34 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:34AM PDT until March 17 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 12:34 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:34AM PDT until March 17 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 12:34 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.1°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 2:39 AM
Moonset: 8:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM10:05 AM - 12:35 AM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.7°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 3:19 AM
Moonset: 8:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:49 AM - 5:19 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 PM - 11:53 PM8:09 AM - 9:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 4:02 AM
Moonset: 9:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:36 AM - 10:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.4°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 4:48 AM
Moonset: 9:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:18 AM - 6:48 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 AM - 10:37 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.6°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 34.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:38 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 5:36 AM
Moonset: 10:16 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:06 AM - 7:36 AM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
9:46 AM - 11:16 AM12:25 AM - 1:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5