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Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Mon) June 1, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Monday, June 1, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 1st, the sunrise is 5:50am-8:22pm and the tide times are L 6:21am -0'7" H 1:32pm 3'4" L 4:53pm 2'11" H 11:10pm 5'4" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Tue) June 2, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 2nd, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:22pm and the tide times are L 6:59am -0'7" H 2:16pm 3'4" L 5:33pm 2'11" H 11:47pm 5'2" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Wed) June 3, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 3rd, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:23pm and the tide times are L 7:39am -0'6" H 3:02pm 3'4" L 6:20pm 3'0" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Thu) June 4, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Thursday, June 4, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 4th, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:24pm and the tide times are H 12:27am 4'11" L 8:19am -0'5" H 3:48pm 3'5" L 7:15pm 3'1" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Fri) June 5, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Friday, June 5, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 5th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:24pm and the tide times are H 1:10am 4'8" L 9:00am -0'3" H 4:31pm 3'7" L 8:25pm 3'0" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sat) June 6, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 6th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:25pm and the tide times are H 2:00am 4'4" L 9:41am -0'0" H 5:05pm 3'10" L 9:56pm 2'10" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sun) June 7, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Sunday, June 7, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 7th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:25pm and the tide times are H 3:00am 3'11" L 10:23am 0'3" H 5:35pm 4'1" L 11:25pm 2'5" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Mon) June 8, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Monday, June 8, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 8th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:26pm and the tide times are H 4:18am 3'7" L 11:03am 0'7" H 6:03pm 4'6" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Tue) June 9, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 9th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:26pm and the tide times are L 12:34am 1'9" H 5:45am 3'3" L 11:43am 1'0" H 6:33pm 5'0" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Wed) June 10, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 10th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:27pm and the tide times are L 1:32am 0'11" H 7:14am 3'2" L 12:24pm 1'6" H 7:07pm 5'6" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Thu) June 11, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 11th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:27pm and the tide times are L 2:26am 0'1" H 8:38am 3'2" L 1:08pm 1'11" H 7:46pm 6'0" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Fri) June 12, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Friday, June 12, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 12th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:28pm and the tide times are L 3:16am -0'7" H 9:49am 3'4" L 1:57pm 2'3" H 8:29pm 6'4" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sat) June 13, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 13th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:28pm and the tide times are L 4:06am -1'2" H 10:50am 3'6" L 2:49pm 2'6" H 9:16pm 6'8" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sun) June 14, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 14th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:29pm and the tide times are L 4:55am -1'7" H 11:47am 3'8" L 3:44pm 2'7" H 10:05pm 6'9" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Mon) June 15, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Monday, June 15, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 15th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:29pm and the tide times are L 5:46am -1'10" H 12:41pm 3'9" L 4:41pm 2'7" H 10:57pm 6'9" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Tue) June 16, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 16th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:29pm and the tide times are L 6:36am -1'10" H 1:32pm 3'11" L 5:42pm 2'7" H 11:50pm 6'6" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Wed) June 17, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 17th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are L 7:25am -1'8" H 2:21pm 4'0" L 6:47pm 2'7" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Thu) June 18, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Thursday, June 18, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 18th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are H 12:46am 6'0" L 8:13am -1'4" H 3:09pm 4'3" L 7:57pm 2'6" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Fri) June 19, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Friday, June 19, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 19th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are H 1:43am 5'5" L 9:00am -0'10" H 3:58pm 4'5" L 9:14pm 2'4" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sat) June 20, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Saturday, June 20, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 20th, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are H 2:44am 4'8" L 9:46am -0'3" H 4:44pm 4'8" L 10:39pm 2'0" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sun) June 21, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 21st, the sunrise is 5:48am-8:31pm and the tide times are H 3:54am 4'0" L 10:32am 0'4" H 5:28pm 4'11" L 11:58pm 1'7" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Mon) June 22, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Monday, June 22, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 22nd, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:31pm and the tide times are H 5:16am 3'5" L 11:15am 1'0" H 6:08pm 5'2" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Tue) June 23, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 23rd, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 1:07am 1'0" H 6:46am 3'0" L 11:55am 1'7" H 6:45pm 5'4" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Wed) June 24, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 24th, the sunrise is 5:49am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 2:06am 0'6" H 8:18am 3'0" L 12:35pm 2'2" H 7:21pm 5'5" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Thu) June 25, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Thursday, June 25, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 25th, the sunrise is 5:50am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 2:55am 0'1" H 9:35am 3'1" L 1:14pm 2'6" H 7:56pm 5'6" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Fri) June 26, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Friday, June 26, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 26th, the sunrise is 5:50am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 3:37am -0'1" H 10:34am 3'2" L 1:56pm 2'9" H 8:32pm 5'7" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sat) June 27, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Saturday, June 27, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 27th, the sunrise is 5:50am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 4:15am -0'4" H 11:21am 3'4" L 2:38pm 2'11" H 9:08pm 5'7" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sun) June 28, 2026

Santa Cruz tide chart for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Santa Cruz tides for Jun 28th, the sunrise is 5:51am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 4:52am -0'5" H 12:01pm 3'4" L 3:20pm 3'0" H 9:44pm 5'7" .

Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Mon) June 29, 2026

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Santa Cruz Tide Calendar | June 2026

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Santa Cruz Tide Table for June 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
6/1 N/A L -0'7" 6:21AM 4'0" H 3'4" 1:32PM 0'5" L 2'11" 4:53PM 2'4" H 5'4" 11:10PM 5'11" 05:50-20:22 22:07-06:26
6/2 5'11" L -0'7" 6:59AM 4'0" H 3'4" 2:16PM 0'4" L 2'11" 5:33PM 2'2" H 5'2" 11:47PM 5'8" 05:49-20:22 22:52-07:20
6/3 5'8" L -0'6" 7:39AM 3'11" H 3'4" 3:02PM 0'4" L 3'0" 6:20PM 1'11" - - - - 05:49-20:23 23:31-08:18
6/4 1'11" H 4'11" 12:27AM 5'5" L -0'5" 8:19AM 3'11" H 3'5" 3:48PM 0'4" L 3'1" 7:15PM 1'7" 05:49-20:24 00:00-09:19
6/5 1'7" H 4'8" 1:10AM 5'0" L -0'3" 9:00AM 3'10" H 3'7" 4:31PM 0'6" L 3'0" 8:25PM 1'3" 05:48-20:24 00:04-10:20
6/6 1'3" H 4'4" 2:00AM 4'5" L -0'0" 9:41AM 3'10" H 3'10" 5:05PM 0'11" L 2'10" 9:56PM 1'1" 05:48-20:25 00:33-11:22
6/7 1'1" H 3'11" 3:00AM 3'8" L 0'3" 10:23AM 3'10" H 4'1" 5:35PM 1'8" L 2'5" 11:25PM 1'1" 05:48-20:25 00:58-12:25
6/8 1'1" H 3'7" 4:18AM 2'11" L 0'7" 11:03AM 3'11" H 4'6" 6:03PM 2'9" - - - - 05:48-20:26 01:23-13:28
6/9 2'9" L 1'9" 12:34AM 1'6" H 3'3" 5:45AM 2'2" L 1'0" 11:43AM 3'11" H 5'0" 6:33PM 4'0" 05:48-20:26 01:48-14:33
6/10 4'0" L 0'11" 1:32AM 2'2" H 3'2" 7:14AM 1'7" L 1'6" 12:24PM 4'0" H 5'6" 7:07PM 5'4" 05:48-20:27 02:13-15:41
6/11 5'4" L 0'1" 2:26AM 3'0" H 3'2" 8:38AM 1'3" L 1'11" 1:08PM 4'0" H 6'0" 7:46PM 6'7" 05:48-20:27 02:43-16:54
6/12 6'7" L -0'7" 3:16AM 3'11" H 3'4" 9:49AM 1'1" L 2'3" 1:57PM 4'1" H 6'4" 8:29PM 7'7" 05:48-20:28 03:18-18:11
6/13 7'7" L -1'2" 4:06AM 4'9" H 3'6" 10:50AM 1'0" L 2'6" 2:49PM 4'2" H 6'8" 9:16PM 8'4" 05:48-20:28 04:01-19:29
6/14 8'4" L -1'7" 4:55AM 5'4" H 3'8" 11:47AM 1'0" L 2'7" 3:44PM 4'2" H 6'9" 10:05PM 8'8" 05:48-20:29 04:56-20:42
6/15 8'8" L -1'10" 5:46AM 5'8" H 3'9" 12:41PM 1'1" L 2'7" 4:41PM 4'1" H 6'9" 10:57PM 8'7" 05:48-20:29 06:02-21:46
6/16 8'7" L -1'10" 6:36AM 5'9" H 3'11" 1:32PM 1'3" L 2'7" 5:42PM 3'10" H 6'6" 11:50PM 8'2" 05:48-20:29 07:16-22:37
6/17 8'2" L -1'8" 7:25AM 5'9" H 4'0" 2:21PM 1'5" L 2'7" 6:47PM 3'5" - - - - 05:48-20:30 08:34-23:17
6/18 3'5" H 6'0" 12:46AM 7'4" L -1'4" 8:13AM 5'7" H 4'3" 3:09PM 1'8" L 2'6" 7:57PM 2'11" 05:48-20:30 09:48-23:51
6/19 2'11" H 5'5" 1:43AM 6'3" L -0'10" 9:00AM 5'3" H 4'5" 3:58PM 2'1" L 2'4" 9:14PM 2'4" 05:48-20:30 10:59-00:00
6/20 2'4" H 4'8" 2:44AM 4'11" L -0'3" 9:46AM 4'11" H 4'8" 4:44PM 2'8" L 2'0" 10:39PM 1'11" 05:48-20:30 12:05-00:18
6/21 1'11" H 4'0" 3:54AM 3'7" L 0'4" 10:32AM 4'7" H 4'11" 5:28PM 3'4" L 1'7" 11:58PM 1'9" 05:48-20:31 13:09-00:43
6/22 1'9" H 3'5" 5:16AM 2'4" L 1'0" 11:15AM 4'1" H 5'2" 6:08PM 4'1" - - - - 05:49-20:31 14:10-01:07
6/23 4'1" L 1'0" 1:07AM 2'0" H 3'0" 6:46AM 1'5" L 1'7" 11:55AM 3'8" H 5'4" 6:45PM 4'9" 05:49-20:31 15:11-01:31
6/24 4'9" L 0'6" 2:06AM 2'5" H 3'0" 8:18AM 0'9" L 2'2" 12:35PM 3'3" H 5'5" 7:21PM 5'3" 05:49-20:31 16:12-01:57
6/25 5'3" L 0'1" 2:55AM 2'11" H 3'1" 9:35AM 0'6" L 2'6" 1:14PM 2'11" H 5'6" 7:56PM 5'8" 05:50-20:31 17:13-02:26
6/26 5'8" L -0'1" 3:37AM 3'4" H 3'2" 10:34AM 0'4" L 2'9" 1:56PM 2'9" H 5'7" 8:32PM 5'11" 05:50-20:31 18:13-02:59
6/27 5'11" L -0'4" 4:15AM 3'8" H 3'4" 11:21AM 0'4" L 2'11" 2:38PM 2'8" H 5'7" 9:08PM 6'1" 05:50-20:31 19:11-03:37
6/28 6'1" L -0'5" 4:52AM 3'10" H 3'4" 12:01PM 0'4" L 3'0" 3:20PM 2'7" H 5'7" 9:44PM 1'1" 05:51-20:31 20:04-04:23
6/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Santa Cruz Textual Tide Table for June 2026


Jun 1st (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:50am-8:22pm and the tide times are L 6:21am -0'7" H 1:32pm 3'4" L 4:53pm 2'11" H 11:10pm 5'4" .
Jun 2nd (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:22pm and the tide times are L 6:59am -0'7" H 2:16pm 3'4" L 5:33pm 2'11" H 11:47pm 5'2" .
Jun 3rd (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:23pm and the tide times are L 7:39am -0'6" H 3:02pm 3'4" L 6:20pm 3'0" .
Jun 4th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:24pm and the tide times are H 12:27am 4'11" L 8:19am -0'5" H 3:48pm 3'5" L 7:15pm 3'1" .
Jun 5th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:24pm and the tide times are H 1:10am 4'8" L 9:00am -0'3" H 4:31pm 3'7" L 8:25pm 3'0" .
Jun 6th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:25pm and the tide times are H 2:00am 4'4" L 9:41am -0'0" H 5:05pm 3'10" L 9:56pm 2'10" .
Jun 7th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:25pm and the tide times are H 3:00am 3'11" L 10:23am 0'3" H 5:35pm 4'1" L 11:25pm 2'5" .
Jun 8th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:26pm and the tide times are H 4:18am 3'7" L 11:03am 0'7" H 6:03pm 4'6" .
Jun 9th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:26pm and the tide times are L 12:34am 1'9" H 5:45am 3'3" L 11:43am 1'0" H 6:33pm 5'0" .
Jun 10th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:27pm and the tide times are L 1:32am 0'11" H 7:14am 3'2" L 12:24pm 1'6" H 7:07pm 5'6" .
Jun 11th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:27pm and the tide times are L 2:26am 0'1" H 8:38am 3'2" L 1:08pm 1'11" H 7:46pm 6'0" .
Jun 12th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:28pm and the tide times are L 3:16am -0'7" H 9:49am 3'4" L 1:57pm 2'3" H 8:29pm 6'4" .
Jun 13th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:28pm and the tide times are L 4:06am -1'2" H 10:50am 3'6" L 2:49pm 2'6" H 9:16pm 6'8" .
Jun 14th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:29pm and the tide times are L 4:55am -1'7" H 11:47am 3'8" L 3:44pm 2'7" H 10:05pm 6'9" .
Jun 15th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:29pm and the tide times are L 5:46am -1'10" H 12:41pm 3'9" L 4:41pm 2'7" H 10:57pm 6'9" .
Jun 16th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:29pm and the tide times are L 6:36am -1'10" H 1:32pm 3'11" L 5:42pm 2'7" H 11:50pm 6'6" .
Jun 17th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are L 7:25am -1'8" H 2:21pm 4'0" L 6:47pm 2'7" .
Jun 18th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are H 12:46am 6'0" L 8:13am -1'4" H 3:09pm 4'3" L 7:57pm 2'6" .
Jun 19th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are H 1:43am 5'5" L 9:00am -0'10" H 3:58pm 4'5" L 9:14pm 2'4" .
Jun 20th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:30pm and the tide times are H 2:44am 4'8" L 9:46am -0'3" H 4:44pm 4'8" L 10:39pm 2'0" .
Jun 21st (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:48am-8:31pm and the tide times are H 3:54am 4'0" L 10:32am 0'4" H 5:28pm 4'11" L 11:58pm 1'7" .
Jun 22nd (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:31pm and the tide times are H 5:16am 3'5" L 11:15am 1'0" H 6:08pm 5'2" .
Jun 23rd (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 1:07am 1'0" H 6:46am 3'0" L 11:55am 1'7" H 6:45pm 5'4" .
Jun 24th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:49am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 2:06am 0'6" H 8:18am 3'0" L 12:35pm 2'2" H 7:21pm 5'5" .
Jun 25th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:50am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 2:55am 0'1" H 9:35am 3'1" L 1:14pm 2'6" H 7:56pm 5'6" .
Jun 26th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:50am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 3:37am -0'1" H 10:34am 3'2" L 1:56pm 2'9" H 8:32pm 5'7" .
Jun 27th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:50am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 4:15am -0'4" H 11:21am 3'4" L 2:38pm 2'11" H 9:08pm 5'7" .
Jun 28th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:51am-8:31pm and the tide times are L 4:52am -0'5" H 12:01pm 3'4" L 3:20pm 3'0" H 9:44pm 5'7" .
Jun 29th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 30th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Santa Cruz | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 6:07 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 25 at 1:21PM PDT until June 26 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 25, 2026, 8:21 PM

Expires: June 26, 2026, 4:30 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ570)

PZZ570-260900-
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
121 PM PDT Thu Jun 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt late this
evening and overnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at
7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.FRI...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, subsiding to 4 ft in
the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at
15 seconds. A slight chance of very light drizzle in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW
4 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of
very light drizzle.
.SAT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft
at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at
17 seconds.
.SUN...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas around 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW
8 ft at 9 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft, building to
10 to 12 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 10 seconds
and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW
12 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft, building to
12 to 14 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 13 ft at 10 seconds
and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NW
14 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 14 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 18 seconds.

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Land Forecast (CAZ528)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Areas of fog after midnight. A slight chance of drizzle after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

SATURDAY: Cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of drizzle in the morning. Highs in the 60s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 50. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the 60s to upper 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s to mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 50s.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 6:07 PM

Natural Bridges State Beach (Tide Pool)

In Santa Cruz (about 1 hour south of San Jose), Natural Bridges State Beach's rocky intertidal zone near the iconic natural bridge arch is a classic Central Coast tidepooling destination rich with aggregating anemones, purple and ochre sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs, chitons, mussels, barnacles, sculpins, and monarch butterfly groves in season. Highly family-friendly with boardwalks, visitor center exhibits, ranger-led tours, picnic areas, and calm waters; one of the best educational spots with easy access. Entry fee; minus tides reveal the best - combine with butterfly viewing for a full day.

Santa Cruz, California (Guide)

Santa Cruz on Californias central coast offers excellent surf and pier fishing for surfperch, rockfish, lingcod, halibut, and cabezon from the beach or small boats with moving tides stirring bait near structure and kelp beds for stronger bites. Check current CDFW regulations before heading out.

Public boat ramps at Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf provide convenient launches, slips, fuel, and access to Monterey Bay for nearshore and offshore trips targeting salmon and rockfish but strong rip currents are common along the beaches. Always confirm current marine conditions in the NOAA NWS Forecast section displayed above.

Beaches at Cowell Beach, Main Beach, and Seabright Beach deliver wide sand for family picnics, swimming, surfing, beachcombing, and low tide exploration with views of the historic Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk making it a top tourist destination on the Monterey Bay coast.

California State Parks

California State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and famous tidepool locations

CDFW

California Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules