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

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 16 at 9:33PM PST until February 17 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the Monterey tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.6 ft MLLW) at 9:46 AM Tuesday These prediction include up to 1.0 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat.

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.

Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 9:53AM PST until February 17 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Alameda County in northern California... Contra Costa County in northern California... San Francisco County in northern California... San Mateo County in northern California... Santa Clara County in northern California... Santa Cruz County in northern California... * Until 100 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 953 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Richmond, Antioch, Daly City, San Mateo, San Leandro, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon and Pleasanton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 2:34PM PST until February 17 at 5:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:34 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Alameda County in northern California... Contra Costa County in northern California... San Francisco County in northern California... San Mateo County in northern California... Santa Clara County in northern California... Santa Cruz County in northern California... * Until 500 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 234 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Richmond, Antioch, Daly City, San Mateo, San Leandro, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon and Pleasanton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:45PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 34 expected in southern Santa Clara county and mid to upper 30s near San Jose. * WHERE...The Santa Cruz Mountains, and The Santa Clara Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.

Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result. Check with your local, city, or county officials for information on available warming centers. Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Cover or tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 3:23AM PST until February 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:23 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... Cold air will continue to move into the region today through Wednesday afternoon with accumulating snowfall expected across areas above 3000 feet in the Santa Lucia range and the mountains of San Benito and eastern Santa Clara Counties. Total snow accumulations range from 4 to 10 inches with the highest peaks reaching accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. If planning travel to the higher elevations of the Central Coast and eastern Santa Clara County, allow extra time to reach your destination safely. * WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3000 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to a dusting. Above 3000 feet total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Elevations above 3000 feet for the Santa Clara Hills. * WHEN...From 6 AM today to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads, like Hwy 130, and hiking trails. Hikers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wind gusts 25 to 40 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities.