Santa Cruz Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2104 miles
72
°F
3
4
mph
31
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 10 AM-4 PM — swimming not recommended
Tide Shift Notice
High Tide at 1:52 PM: Some shore areas may narrow
About This Beach
Santa Cruz Main Beach is a lively, family-friendly beach directly adjacent to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and pier. The beach itself offers a large expanse of sand, suitable for various activities like sunbathing, volleyball, and walking, with a mixture of calm and more active water areas. While the convenient location and proximity to amenities are popular, it's often crowded, especially during peak hours.
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Kid Friendly
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Parking Nearby
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/16/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 72° | 2 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 80° | 4 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 83° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 85° | 5 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 83° | 5 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 81° | 5 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 83° | 3 | 2 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/16/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 64°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ← W | +1.8 ft |
| 11:00 | 64°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ← W | +2.2 ft |
| 12:00 | 64°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ← W | +2.5 ft |
| 13:00 | 64°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ← W | +2.7 ft |
| 14:00 | 65°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ← W | +2.8 ft |
| 15:00 | 65°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ← W | +2.5 ft |
| 16:00 | 65°F | 3.2 ft | 13s | ↙ SW | +2.0 ft |