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36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

55°
H 64°
L 52°
ENE
3mph
High tide
10:59 am
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Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Oct 11 		Sunny
Close Hourly 		64º / 52º 15% SW 13 mph 73%
9am Sunny 55º 2% ENE 3 mph 78%
10am Sunny 57º 1% SE 4 mph 73%
11am Sunny 58º 1% S 5 mph 72%
12pm Sunny 59º 1% SSW 7 mph 74%
1pm Sunny 61º 1% WSW 9 mph 72%
2pm Sunny 62º 1% WSW 12 mph 68%
3pm Sunny 62º 1% W 13 mph 65%
4pm Sunny 62º 1% WSW 13 mph 63%
5pm Sunny 62º 1% WSW 12 mph 64%
6pm Sunny 60º 2% WSW 11 mph 68%
7pm Clear 58º 4% WSW 8 mph 73%
8pm Clear 56º 5% SW 6 mph 78%
9pm Mostly Clear 56º 5% SW 5 mph 79%
10pm Partly Cloudy 55º 6% SSW 5 mph 79%
11pm Partly Cloudy 56º 10% S 5 mph 78%
Mon
Oct 12 		Sunny
View Hourly 		64º / 49º 6% SSW 11 mph 69%
12am Partly Cloudy 55º 13% S 6 mph 79%
1am Partly Cloudy 56º 9% SSE 6 mph 78%
2am Mostly Cloudy 55º 7% SSE 7 mph 80%
3am Partly Cloudy 55º 8% SE 7 mph 81%
4am Partly Cloudy 54º 6% SE 7 mph 82%
5am Partly Cloudy 54º 6% ESE 6 mph 85%
6am Partly Cloudy 53º 6% ESE 6 mph 86%
7am Mostly Clear 53º 6% E 5 mph 85%
8am Mostly Sunny 53º 5% E 5 mph 83%
9am Sunny 56º 4% E 4 mph 79%
10am Sunny 58º 2% ESE 4 mph 72%
11am Sunny 60º 1% SE 4 mph 67%
12pm Sunny 61º 1% S 5 mph 63%
1pm Sunny 62º 1% SW 7 mph 61%
2pm Sunny 63º 1% WSW 9 mph 60%
3pm Sunny 63º 1% WSW 11 mph 62%
4pm Sunny 63º 1% WSW 11 mph 63%
5pm Sunny 63º 1% W 11 mph 64%
6pm Sunny 62º 2% W 9 mph 66%
7pm Clear 60º 3% W 8 mph 71%
8pm Clear 59º 3% WNW 6 mph 74%
9pm Clear 58º 3% NW 4 mph 75%
10pm Clear 57º 3% N 3 mph 77%
11pm Mostly Clear 56º 5% NNE 3 mph 82%
Tue
Oct 13 		Sunny
View Hourly 		69º / 50º 5% W 9 mph 65%
12am Mostly Clear 55º 5% NE 2 mph 84%
1am Mostly Clear 55º 5% NE 2 mph 83%
2am Mostly Clear 54º 5% ENE 2 mph 84%
3am Partly Cloudy 53º 6% ENE 2 mph 86%
4am Partly Cloudy 53º 7% ENE 2 mph 89%
5am Mostly Clear 52º 7% NE 2 mph 90%
6am Mostly Clear 51º 5% NE 3 mph 91%
7am Clear 50º 5% NE 3 mph 90%
8am Sunny 51º 4% NE 2 mph 86%
Wed
Oct 14 		Sunny 70º / 54º 2% WSW 9 mph 60%
Thu
Oct 15 		Sunny 77º / 59º 1% NW 7 mph 49%
Fri
Oct 16 		Sunny 78º / 59º 2% W 7 mph 47%
Sat
Oct 17 		Sunny 75º / 56º 1% WSW 8 mph 56%
Sun
Oct 18 		Partly Cloudy 71º / 53º 17% WSW 8 mph 69%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

Today
High : 59ºF
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 16 to 21 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 5 to 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. Wind waves 1 ft building to 4 ft.
Tonight
Low : 52ºF
WSW wind 8 to 13 kt becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the evening. Increasing clouds. Mixed swell...WNW 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 1 to 2 ft at 16 seconds. Wind waves around 3 ft.
Columbus Day
High : 59ºF
ESE wind 5 to 11 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 kt. Mostly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 4 to 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 51ºF
W wind 5 to 13 kt becoming NNE after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 19 kt. Partly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 3 to 4 ft and S 2 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tuesday
High : 61ºF
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 7 to 12 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 2 to 3 ft and S 2 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tuesday Night
Low : 52ºF
W wind 12 to 17 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly clear. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 2 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
High : 66ºF
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 2 to 3 ft and SSW 2 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
Low : 54ºF
W wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt in the evening. Mostly clear. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft and SSW 2 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
High : 75ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 ft or less.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

    SundayMondayTuesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 39125664711422
    4pm8pm12am4am8am12pm4pm8pm12am4am8am12pm
    MPH 39125664711422
    DIR ENEWSWWSWSWSSEESEESWWNWNENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

    As Of: 40 minutes ago

    • 55ºF
    • 55ºF
    • 3mph
    • 0º (ENE)
    • 3mph
    • Sunny
    • 10mi
    • 29.55"
    • 78%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is Sunny. The current temperature is 55°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, October 11, 2026, are 64° high temperature and 52°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 3 miles per hour, and coming from the East Northeast. The wind is gusting to 3 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 55° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 2 percent, with current humidity at 78 percent, and air pressure at 29.55 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Beach Hazard Statement - 7:19am Sun Oct 11 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of
    inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
    near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
    Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves
    expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet.

    WHERE: San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern
    Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday.
    For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening.

    IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
    isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in
    flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low-
    lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves
    farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are
    forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves,
    strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
    tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at
    12:18 PM Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at
    12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW)
    at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.2
    ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and
    flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or
    later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco
    Bay, respectively.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    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.

    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.

    &&

    Coastal Flood Advisory - 7:19am Sun Oct 11 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of
    inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas
    near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
    Statement, increased risk of rip currents and sneaker waves
    expected with breaking waves up to 16 feet.

    WHERE: San Francisco, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern
    Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PDT Tuesday.
    For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Monday evening.

    IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
    isolated road closures expected. High tides will result in
    flooding along coastal trails, cut off access to some low-
    lying beaches and coastal areas, and bring water and waves
    farther up the beach than typical. Dangerous conditions are
    forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves,
    strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high
    tide is expected to be 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at
    12:18 PM Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at
    12:46 PM Monday 10/12, and 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW)
    at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13. These predictions include up to 1.2
    ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and
    flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or
    later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco
    Bay, respectively.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    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.

    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.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 2:33am Sun Oct 11 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

    WHAT: Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt.

    WHERE: Monterey Bay.

    WHEN: Until 9 AM PDT this morning.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

    &&

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