Santa Cruz Tides | Tide Charts & Tables | California Coast, CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Santa Cruz Tide Chart for (Sat) June 27, 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 2'3" 05:48-20:29 06:02-21:46
6/16 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
6/17 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
6/18 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
6/19 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
6/20 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
6/21 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
6/22 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
6/23 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
6/24 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
6/25 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
6/26 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
6/27 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
6/28 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
6/29 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)
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 17th (Wed)
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 18th (Thu)
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 19th (Fri)
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 20th (Sat)
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 21st (Sun)
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 22nd (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 23rd (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"
Jun 24th (Wed)
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 25th (Thu)
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 26th (Fri)
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 27th (Sat)
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 28th (Sun)
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 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 | Gale Warning

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 12:07 PM

Gale Warning

Gale Warning issued June 5 at 8:38AM PDT until June 7 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Effective: June 5, 2026, 3:38 PM

Expires: June 5, 2026, 11:45 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ570)

PZZ570-060430-
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
837 AM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at
18 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 10 to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at
17 seconds.
.SAT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at
17 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NW 12 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at
16 seconds.
.SUN...NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft, subsiding to 8 to
9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 9 seconds and SW
2 ft at 15 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt in the
evening. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and SW
2 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...NW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and
SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W
7 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft
at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft, building to
9 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and
S 3 ft at 19 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ528)

REST OF TODAY: Sunny. Highs in the 70s to lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the 60s to mid 70s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

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

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.

Last updated: June 5, 2026, 12:07 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.

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