The most detailed information about the water temperature in Santa Cruz in Pacific Ocean (California, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Santa Cruz for a week.
Water temperature in Santa Cruz right now
data updated 30 minutes ago53°F
yesterday: 52°F
a week ago: 53°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Santa Cruz is 53.4°F. In general, this water temperature is unacceptable for swimming. But hardened people can afford to be in such water for 5-10 minutes. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 52°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 53°F. Water temperature range in Santa Cruz in April is from 48 to 60 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Santa Cruz will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 54°F.
Table of water temperature values in Santa Cruz
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 12 | 11.7°C | 13.3°C | |
| Apr 13 | 11.7°C | 13.0°C | |
| Apr 14 | 11.8°C | 12.3°C | |
| Apr 15 | 11.0°C | 13.5°C | |
| Apr 16 | 11.6°C | 13.0°C | |
| Apr 17 | 11.6°C | 13.3°C | |
| Apr 18 | 11.5°C | 12.5°C | |
| Apr 19 | 11.9°C | 12.8°C | |
| Apr 20 | 12.8°C | 11.9°C | |
| Apr 21 | 12.3°C | 11.4°C | |
| Apr 22 | 13.0°C | 12.1°C | |
| Apr 23 | 12.3°C | 11.4°C | |
| Apr 24 | 13.0°C | 12.1°C | |
| Apr 25 | 13.3°C | 12.4°C | |
| Apr 26 | 12.0°C | 11.2°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Santa Cruz
Water temperature in Santa Cruz by month
Santa Cruz located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 36 degrees. The water in this location never warms up to comfortable values. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Santa Cruz is 57°F, by the seasons: in winter 54°F, in spring 55°F, in summer 58°F, in autumn 58°F. Minimum water temperature (49°F) in Santa Cruz it happens in January, maximum (61°F) in September.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Santa Cruz changes in each specific month:
Santa Cruz: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Twin Lakes | 53°C  | 2km |
| Opal Cliffs | 53°C | 5km |
| Capitola | 53°C | 6km |
| Seacliff | 53°C | 9km |
| Aptos | 53°C | 9km |
| Rio Del Mar | 53°C | 11km |
| La Selva Beach | 53°C | 14km |
| Davenport | 52°C | 17km |
| Port Watsonvile | 54°C | 18km |
| Moss Landing | 53°C | 27km |
| Marina | 53°C | 36km |
| Pacific Grove | 53°C | 40km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lantana, its value is 79°F. Lowest - in Nome, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 56°F.
Water temperature data in Santa Cruz and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 20 kilometers. This is Watsonville Municipal (WVI) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Santa Cruz: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Santa Cruz
1km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 97%
9km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 63%
12km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 0%
5km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 0%
3km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 2%
2km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 84%
4km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 58%
4km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 93%
8km/hhumidity: 48%, clouds: 54%
9km/hhumidity: 42%, clouds: 2%
3km/hhumidity: 43%, clouds: 1%
1km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 21%
2km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 13%
2km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 28%
3km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 32%
4km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 1%
8km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 0%
10km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 0%
7km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 5%
2km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 23%
1km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 29%
2km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 14%
4km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 5%
10km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 4%
13km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 0%
13km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 17%
9km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 54%
11km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 67%
14km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 100%
16km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 60%
6km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 62%
