Santa Cruz Beach, CA
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 PM-5 PM — swimming not recommended
High Tide Alert
High Tide Alert: Extreme high tide at 12:07 PM — beach access very limited
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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Weather Forecast
Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:30:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 73° | 4 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 71° | 4 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 72° | 4 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 69° | 3 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 64° | 2 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 57° | 1 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 55° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 11/9/2025, 11:30:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 60°F | 3.7 ft | 11s | ← W | +3.0 ft |
| 12:00 | 60°F | 3.7 ft | 11s | ← W | +3.1 ft |
| 13:00 | 60°F | 3.6 ft | 11s | ← W | +2.8 ft |
| 14:00 | 60°F | 3.5 ft | 11s | ← W | +2.0 ft |
| 15:00 | 60°F | 3.5 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.8 ft |
| 16:00 | 60°F | 3.4 ft | 11s | ← W | -0.6 ft |
| 17:00 | 60°F | 3.4 ft | 11s | ← W | -1.9 ft |