Santa Cruz County California Weather and Marine Report
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 9:51 PM MST
Today across Santa Cruz County, atmospheric conditions feature clear skies transitioning to patchy coastal fog overnight with an average daytime high temperature near 73 degrees Fahrenheit and an overnight low dropping down to 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are currently shifting out of the northwest at 10 to 15 knots, though a small craft advisory and impending gale warning are in effect as winds are expected to increase significantly into tomorrow.
Tide movements for the local Monterey Bay area include a morning low tide of 0.48 feet at 5:28 AM, followed by a high afternoon cycle and an evening low tide around 10:23 PM.
Marine conditions monitored via nearby NOAA data buoys indicate combined seas running at 4 to 5 feet. The primary swell components consist of a northwest wave train measuring 5 feet at a 7-second period alongside a secondary southern swell registering 2 feet at a 14-second period. Mariners should exercise caution due to building seas and strengthening winds expected through the weekend.
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