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: 93%
Feels Like: 53.8°F
Wind: W 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 69°F
L: 52°F

Thu
H: 73°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 67°F
L: 50°F

Sat
H: 69°F
L: 52°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:11 PM - 11:41 PM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 8:18AM PDT until June 25 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 8:18 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during nocturnal high tide. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor coastal flooding as a result during nocturnal high tide. San Francisco high tide is 7.05 ft at 10:57 PM Tuesday.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 8:18AM PDT until June 25 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 8:18 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during nocturnal high tide. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor coastal flooding as a result during nocturnal high tide. San Francisco high tide is 7.05 ft at 10:57 PM Tuesday.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 8:18AM PDT until June 25 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 8:18 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during nocturnal high tide. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor coastal flooding as a result during nocturnal high tide. San Francisco high tide is 7.05 ft at 10:57 PM Tuesday.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 8:18AM PDT until June 25 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 8:18 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during nocturnal high tide. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor coastal flooding as a result during nocturnal high tide. San Francisco high tide is 7.05 ft at 10:57 PM Tuesday.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 24 at 8:18AM PDT until June 25 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 8:18 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during nocturnal high tide. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor coastal flooding as a result during nocturnal high tide. San Francisco high tide is 7.05 ft at 10:57 PM Tuesday.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:11 PM - 11:41 PM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.8°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 2:38 PM
Moonset: 10:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 PM - 11:14 PM6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.8°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 3:34 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:04 PM - 5:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM7:36 AM - 9:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.2°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 4:24 PM
Moonset: 11:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:54 PM - 6:24 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.2°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 5:10 PM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:40 PM - 7:10 PM
Minor Periods
9:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5