Report Date and Time: August 3, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
Today across Santa Cruz County, coastal weather conditions feature mostly sunny skies following patchy morning fog, with afternoon air temperatures averaging around 68°F along the immediate coastline and reaching the upper 70s inland. Light variable winds around 5 knots are shifting to the west and southwest this afternoon, keeping surface chop minimal.
Marine conditions reflect a fading northwest swell combined with a light southerly component. Nearby NOAA buoys and marine zones indicate a primary northwest swell of 5 to 6 feet at 10 seconds, alongside a secondary south-southwest swell of 1 to 2 feet at 12 seconds, producing overall combined seas of 4 to 6 feet.
Tide movements for the local area include a morning high tide, dropping to a low tide during the afternoon hours, followed by a minor evening high tide progression.