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)
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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

61°F
Mist
Mist
61°F
60.3°F
90%
E 2.2 mph
3.3 mph
60.3°F
58.8°F
0 in
0%
8 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 87°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 82°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 78°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 82°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 76°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.6 μg/m3
PM10: 16.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 239 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 4:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:40 AM
Moonset: 8:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 PM - 10:44 PM
12:10 AM - 2:40 PM

Minor Periods

7:54 PM - 9:24 PM
4:19 AM - 5:49 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 10:49AM PDT until July 15 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s Tuesday and Wednesday with limited overnight cooling. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread Moderate HeatRisk is forecast across interior Monterey County Tuesday and Wednesday. Limited overnight cooling is expected, particularly in the Santa Lucia Range, with low temperatures in the mid 60s to 70s expected.

Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles.Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.


Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 10:49AM PDT until July 14 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s Tuesday and Wednesday with limited overnight cooling. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread Moderate HeatRisk is forecast across interior Monterey County Tuesday and Wednesday. Limited overnight cooling is expected, particularly in the Santa Lucia Range, with low temperatures in the mid 60s to 70s expected.

Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles.Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.


Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:43PM PDT until July 15 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:43 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s Tuesday and Wednesday with limited overnight cooling. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread Moderate HeatRisk is forecast across interior Monterey County Tuesday and Wednesday. Limited overnight cooling is expected, particularly in the Santa Lucia Range, with low temperatures in the mid 60s to 70s expected.

Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles.Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.


Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:43PM PDT until July 14 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:43 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s Tuesday and Wednesday with limited overnight cooling. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread Moderate HeatRisk is forecast across interior Monterey County Tuesday and Wednesday. Limited overnight cooling is expected, particularly in the Santa Lucia Range, with low temperatures in the mid 60s to 70s expected.

Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles.Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Monday, July 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.9°F
60.3°F
69.3°F
72%
0 in
6%
0%
6.9 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.63 μg/m3
PM10: 16.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 201.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 4:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:40 AM
Moonset: 8:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 PM - 10:44 PM
12:10 AM - 2:40 PM

Minor Periods

7:54 PM - 9:24 PM
4:19 AM - 5:49 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.9°F
56.3°F
67.3°F
68%
0 in
8%
0%
6.7 mph
9.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.72 μg/m3
PM10: 16.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 6:06 AM
Moon Transit: 1:43 PM
Moonset: 9:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:16 PM - 11:46 PM
1:13 PM - 3:43 PM

Minor Periods

8:40 PM - 10:10 PM
5:36 AM - 7:06 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.2°F
57°F
67.5°F
51%
0 in
17%
0%
5.4 mph
9.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.41 μg/m3
PM10: 16.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 7:23 AM
Moon Transit: 2:41 PM
Moonset: 9:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:11 PM - 4:41 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 PM - 10:47 PM
6:53 AM - 8:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.3°F
56.4°F
67.6°F
53%
0 in
3%
0%
10.5 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.37 μg/m3
PM10: 16.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 8:39 AM
Moon Transit: 3:33 PM
Moonset: 10:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

9:48 PM - 11:18 PM
8:09 AM - 9:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.4°F
55.1°F
64.7°F
63%
0 in
5%
0%
6.9 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.64 μg/m3
PM10: 16.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.24 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 9:49 AM
Moon Transit: 4:22 PM
Moonset: 10:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:52 PM - 6:22 PM

Minor Periods

10:15 PM - 11:45 PM
9:19 AM - 10:49 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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