Weather for Santa Cruz, California
Current Weather
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 57°F
Wind: NE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 2.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 89°F
L: 57°F
Sun
H: 78°F
L: 57°F
Mon
H: 83°F
L: 57°F
Tue
H: 76°F
L: 60°F
Wed
H: 78°F
L: 59°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 6:41 PM
Moonset: 11:21 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM6:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:28 PM - 2:58 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 6:02PM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Fri August 29, 2025, 6:02 PM
Expires: Sat August 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...A long period southwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey Bay Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest risk will be along southwest facing beaches. Coastal sections of Marin and Santa Cruz counties. In particular southwest facing beaches, including but not limited to Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, and Twin Lakes Beach.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 29 at 6:02PM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Fri August 29, 2025, 6:02 PM
Expires: Sat August 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...A long period southwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Northern Monterey Bay Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM PDT Saturday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest risk will be along southwest facing beaches. Coastal sections of Marin and Santa Cruz counties. In particular southwest facing beaches, including but not limited to Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, and Twin Lakes Beach.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.5°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 3.8 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 6:41 PM
Moonset: 11:21 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM6:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:28 PM - 2:58 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.1°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:11 AM - 4:41 AM7:02 PM - 9:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.7°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 8:25 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 64.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:03 AM - 5:33 AM7:55 PM - 10:25 PM
Minor Periods
3:24 PM - 4:54 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:20 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:57 AM - 6:27 AM8:50 PM - 11:20 PM
Minor Periods
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM12:29 AM - 1:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.6°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 10:13 PM
Moonset: 1:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:51 AM - 7:21 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:58 PM - 6:28 PM1:29 AM - 2:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5