Weather for Santa Cruz, California
Current Weather
Humidity: 33%
Feels Like: 57.7°F
Wind: SE 4.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast
Wed
H: 57°F
L: 47°F
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 51°F
Fri
H: 56°F
L: 52°F
Sat
H: 55°F
L: 48°F
Sun
H: 51°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 AM
Moonset: 11:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM11:48 AM - 2:18 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM11:20 AM - 12:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 20 at 2:56AM PST until November 22 at 6:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Wed November 20, 2024, 2:56 AM
Expires: Wed November 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...A moderate period northwest swell will result in a more energetic surf zone and an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking waves of 10 to 13 ft are expected with some potential for breaking waves up to 15 ft to develop. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay County. * WHEN...From 6 AM PST this morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
High Surf Advisory issued November 20 at 2:56AM PST until November 22 at 6:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Wed November 20, 2024, 2:56 AM
Expires: Wed November 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 14 to 19 ft along southwest facing beaches and between 19 to 22 ft along well exposed west facing beaches. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.7°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 AM
Moonset: 11:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM11:48 AM - 2:18 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM11:20 AM - 12:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 5:08 AM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:38 AM - 7:08 AM12:37 AM - 3:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 PM - 11:48 PM11:54 AM - 1:24 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.8°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 5:55 AM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:25 AM - 7:55 AM1:22 PM - 3:52 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:22 AM - 1:52 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.6°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 6:37 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:07 AM - 8:37 AM2:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Minor Periods
12:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.5°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 7:17 AM
Moonset: 1:38 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:47 AM - 9:17 AM2:43 PM - 5:13 PM
Minor Periods
1:08 PM - 2:38 PM12:18 AM - 1:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5