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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Local Points of Interest

Its Beach; Columbia Beach

Monterey Bay

Station Name: Point Santa Cruz, CA (254)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Point Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz County

GPS Coordinates: 36.934, -122.034

Nearby Water Temperatures

Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA (24.1 mi)
Coyote Creek, Coyote, CA (25.4 mi)
Coyote Creek, Morgan Hill, CA (26.7 mi)
Coyote Creek, San Jose, CA (34.2 mi)
Coyote Creek, Alviso, CA (36.6 mi)
Arroyo Hondo, San Jose, CA (39.3 mi)
San Francisco Bay, Menlo Park, CA (39.7 mi)
Redwood Creek, Redwood City, CA (40.7 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Big Sur, CA (41.6 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Mateo, CA (49.5 mi)
Arroyo Valle, Livermore, CA (50 mi)
San Francisco Bay, Alameda, CA (59.7 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (63.3 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (64.8 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (65.3 mi)

Weather for Santa Cruz, California

Current Weather

48.9°F
Clear
Clear
47.6°F
51.4°F
80%
NNE 4 mph
8.5 mph
50.2°F
37.5°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1022 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 69°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 74°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 76°F
L: 56°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 52°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 64°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 21.55 μg/m3
PM10: 23.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 267.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 34 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 6:46 PM
Moon Transit: 12:47 AM
Moonset: 7:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:17 AM - 2:47 AM
8:17 AM - 10:47 AM

Minor Periods

6:16 PM - 7:46 PM
7:17 AM - 8:47 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued February 1 at 2:04PM PST until February 2 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:04 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 14 to 19 feet. * WHERE...All beaches along the Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.5°F
48.2°F
56.9°F
58%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.32 μg/m3
PM10: 24.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 230.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 6:46 PM
Moon Transit: 12:47 AM
Moonset: 7:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:17 AM - 2:47 AM
8:17 AM - 10:47 AM

Minor Periods

6:16 PM - 7:46 PM
7:17 AM - 8:47 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.8°F
50.5°F
60.1°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.46 μg/m3
PM10: 15.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 278.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 7:53 PM
Moon Transit: 1:36 AM
Moonset: 8:16 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:06 AM - 3:36 AM
9:05 AM - 11:35 AM

Minor Periods

7:23 PM - 8:53 PM
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.9°F
55.8°F
63.9°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
7.2 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.38 μg/m3
PM10: 15.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 295.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 8:57 PM
Moon Transit: 2:22 AM
Moonset: 8:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:52 AM - 4:22 AM
9:50 AM - 12:20 AM

Minor Periods

8:27 PM - 9:57 PM
8:11 AM - 9:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
69.8°F
52.3°F
59.1°F
50%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.1 μg/m3
PM10: 13.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 236.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 9:59 PM
Moon Transit: 3:05 AM
Moonset: 9:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:35 AM - 5:05 AM
10:33 AM - 1:03 PM

Minor Periods

9:29 PM - 10:59 PM
8:34 AM - 10:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, February 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
63.5°F
52.5°F
57.4°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.88 μg/m3
PM10: 21.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 306.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 11:00 PM
Moon Transit: 3:47 AM
Moonset: 9:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:17 AM - 5:47 AM
11:15 AM - 1:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:58 AM - 10:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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