Santa Cruz today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:30–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 86 °F smooth · 2.4 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 79 °F from the NNE, gusts 14 · light drizzle
- Sun 5:45 am–5:26 pm 11 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Best time to dive 8:40–11:40 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 29.96 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Santa Cruz the sun rises at 5:45 am and sets at 5:26 pm: 11 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:55 am to 2:55 am and from 1:28 pm to 3:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph). Light drizzle, 79 °F.
Fishing in Santa Cruz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:55–2:55 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 am to 2:30 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with a major period. Also good from 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm, with sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: giant trevally, mangrove red snapper, bluefin trevally and great barracuda. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Santa Cruz, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Santa Cruz
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 87 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Santa Cruz, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with clouds and rain.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Santa Cruz
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Santa Cruz.
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Webcams near Santa Cruz
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Tides in Santa Cruz
Tides in Santa Cruz: not available yet
There is no tide station near Santa Cruz, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Maniuaya · 7.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Santa Cruz
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:52 am (local time).
Diving in Santa Cruz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.91 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.8–86.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:48 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Santa Cruz, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Weather in Santa Cruz
Now in Santa Cruz
- Low / high
- 78 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 80° | 78° | 78° | 83° | 85° | 83° | 82° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 8 NE | 5 NE | 5 NNE | 4 NNE | 3 N | 5 NNE | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 78° 5 NE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 5 NNE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 4 NNE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 3 N 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 5 NNE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 8 NE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 3 NE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 77° 2 NNE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 85 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 87 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 85 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 86 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 85 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 82 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 77 / 84 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 87 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 88 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 75 / 85 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 83 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 76° / 87° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 76° / 85° 0.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 86° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 77° / 85° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 77° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 76° / 87° 0.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.6 °F; normal high: 88 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:52 am (local time).
The sun in Santa Cruz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:58 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 5:23 am
- Civil dusk 5:48 pm
- Solar noon 11:36 am (63° high)
- Daylight 11 h 41 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,343,758 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Santa Cruz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,493 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:55–2:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:28–3:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:10–9:10 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 4:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Santa Cruz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Santa CruzTides nearby
- Buyabod1.8 mi
- Ipil3.9 mi
- Bintacay10 mi
- Mogpog11 mi
- Balanacan11 mi
- Torrijos12 mi
- Boac13 mi
- Laylay14 mi
- Tigui14 mi
- Tiguion15 mi
Santa Cruz at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,863 people. Coordinates: 13.476° N, 122.028° E.
- It is 341 mi northeast of Puerto Princesa, the main place in Mimaropa. The sun rises 10 min earlier and sets 17 min earlier than in Puerto Princesa.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Buyabod Port 2 (1.8 mi), Santa Cruz Harbor (2.5 mi).
Questions about Santa CruzQuestions
What time is sunset today in Santa Cruz?
At 5:26 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Santa Cruz?
At 5:45 am. First light comes at 4:58 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:55–2:55 am, Minor 8:10–9:10 am, Major 1:28–3:28 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Santa Cruz?
Light drizzle, from 78 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Santa Cruz?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the east-northeast. The water is 85.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz is from January to April: highs of 85 °F to 91 °F, about 15 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).