Water Temperature of Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz, CA

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, September 2, 2023, 2:30 PM PDT

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Monterey Bay

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

51.1°F
Fog
Conditions: Fog
Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 51.6°F
Wind: ENE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.2 mph
Pressure: 30.05 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 60%
Visibility: 0 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fog
Tue
H: 62°F
L: 52°F
Mist
Wed
H: 58°F
L: 52°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 63°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 55°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 63°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.95 μg/m3
PM10: 16.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 7:37 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

5:47 PM - 7:17 PM
7:07 AM - 8:37 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 20 at 6:26PM PDT until October 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon October 20, 2025, 6:26 PM
Expires: Tue October 21, 2025, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...A moderate to long period northwesterly swell will result in breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet and an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. Waves locally up to 20 feet at favored breaking points. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay, Southern Monterey Bay, and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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...The largest breaking waves will be Tuesday night and into Wednesday where favored locations such as Mavericks may exceed 20 feet.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.


Dense Fog Advisory issued October 21 at 3:33AM PDT until October 21 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue October 21, 2025, 3:33 AM
Expires: Tue October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Patchy dense fog will result in sudden changes in visibility. Visibility at times will fall below one-quarter of a mile. Use your low beam headlights, slow down, and be prepared for periods of hazardous driving conditions.


Beach Hazards Statement issued October 21 at 1:10AM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue October 21, 2025, 1:10 AM
Expires: Tue October 21, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...A moderate to long period northwesterly swell will result in breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet and an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. Waves locally up to 20 feet at favored breaking points. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * 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...The largest breaking waves will be tonight through Wednesday where favored locations such as Mavericks may exceed 20 feet.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.


Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 56°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.53 μg/m3
PM10: 19.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 260.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 7:37 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

5:47 PM - 7:17 PM
7:07 AM - 8:37 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 54.3°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.69 μg/m3
PM10: 16.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moonrise: 8:37 AM
Moon Transit: 1:44 PM
Moonset: 6:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:12 PM - 11:42 PM
1:14 PM - 3:44 PM

Minor Periods

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 56.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.02 μg/m3
PM10: 17.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 9:37 AM
Moon Transit: 2:30 PM
Moonset: 7:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Minor Periods

6:48 PM - 8:18 PM
9:07 AM - 10:37 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, October 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 61.6°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 3.8 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.6 μg/m3
PM10: 14.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 10:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 7:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:49 PM - 5:19 PM

Minor Periods

7:27 PM - 8:57 PM
10:08 AM - 11:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 58.2°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11 μg/m3
PM10: 14.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:36 AM
Moon Transit: 4:09 PM
Moonset: 8:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

8:13 PM - 9:43 PM
11:06 AM - 12:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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