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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued December 22 at 11:58AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 11:58 AM
Expires: Tue December 23, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...San Francisco County, San Mateo Peninsula, East Bay, South Bay, and Central Coast * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings may become flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of atmospheric rivers will result in multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall this week across the Bay Area and Central Coast. An additional 2-4" of rain is expected across the interior with locally higher totals between 4-6" across the Santa Cruz Mountains and up to 8" across the Santa Lucia Range. Flooding potential will increase with each successive round of rain. Sharp rises in smaller creeks and streams are expected with at least some potential for minor flooding in mainstream rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 23 at 4:28AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 4:28 AM
Expires: Tue December 23, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Hazardously strong coastal winds and jets will lead to blowing and drifting sand, wind waves up to 20 ft, and result in poor visibility along coastal beaches. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous coastal and near coastal conditions. Water rescues may be affected by poor visibility from sea spray and blowing sand. Potential for increased erosion.

Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. It is recommended to avoid the coast during this time. Never turn your back to the ocean.

Wind Advisory issued December 23 at 1:28AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 1:28 AM
Expires: Tue December 23, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Isolated areas along the ridgelines may see a few gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, Northern Monterey Bay, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, San Francisco, North Bay Interior Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * 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.

High Wind Warning issued December 23 at 1:28AM PST until December 24 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 1:28 AM
Expires: Tue December 23, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Isolated areas along the coast may see a few gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and result in property damage. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Flood Watch issued December 23 at 5:07AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 5:07 AM
Expires: Tue December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...San Francisco County, San Mateo Peninsula, East Bay, South Bay, and Central Coast * WHEN...From 10 AM PST this morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings may become flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of atmospheric rivers will result in multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall this week across the Bay Area and Central Coast. An additional 2-4" of rain is expected across the interior with locally higher totals between 4-6" across the Santa Cruz Mountains and up to 8" across the Santa Lucia Range. Flooding potential will increase with each successive round of rain. Sharp rises in smaller creeks and streams are expected with at least some potential for minor flooding in mainstream rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.