Santa Cruz Beach, CA

Sunrise to Sunset
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Santa Cruz Beach, CA
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Temperature
62
°F
UV Index
2
Wind Speed
1
mph
Humidity
62
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~4
min

Beach Alerts

Dangerous Surf

Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 11 AM-4 PM — swimming not recommended

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.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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Beach Overview

Amenities

Stroller Friendly
Parking Nearby

Activities & Rentals

No activities or rentals available.

Beachgoers Reviews

4.5

Average Rating

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 1/16/2026, 10:30:00 AM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
10:0059°21 mph0
11:0062°36 mph0
12:0063°37 mph0
13:0064°47 mph0
14:0066°37 mph0
15:0066°26 mph0
16:0063°17 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 10:30:00 AM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
10:0058°F3.9 ft12s← W+1.9 ft
11:0058°F3.9 ft12s← W+0.8 ft
12:0058°F3.9 ft12s← W-0.5 ft
13:0058°F3.8 ft12s← W-1.7 ft
14:0058°F3.7 ft12s← W-2.6 ft
15:0058°F3.7 ft12s← W-3.0 ft
16:0058°F3.7 ft12s← W-2.9 ft

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