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Santa Cruz sea water temperature

Current sea water temperature:
+61.9°F
Minimum sea water temperature in September: 64.8°F
Maximum sea water temperature in September: 56.7°F
Average sea water temperature in September: 60.4°F

Sea water temperature for the last 10 days:

September 13 61.9°F September 8 60.1°F
September 12 61.9°F September 7 60.6°F
September 11 62.4°F September 6 60.3°F
September 10 60.8°F September 5 60.4°F
September 9 60.8°F September 4 60.6°F

When is the warmest sea in Santa Cruz?

Based on the data about daily sea water temperature for the last three years the warmest sea in Santa Cruz was noticed in September, August and October.

Monthly Sea Temperatures in Santa Cruz, °F

Sea water temperature in September, °F

Show year:
2025
2024
2023

The average sea water temperature in September of 2025 was 61.3°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 62.8°F and 59.5°F.

Sea water temperature in August, °F

Show year:
2026
2025
2024

The average sea water temperature in August of 2026 was 61.0°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 62.2°F and 59.5°F.

Sea water temperature in October, °F

Show year:
2025
2024
2023

The average sea water temperature in October of 2025 was 60.7°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 63.0°F and 58.3°F.

Best time for vacation in Santa Cruz

Sunniest months:
October 22 days
August 21 days
September 20 days
Warmest months:
September 73.9 °F
August 73.6 °F
July 71.8 °F
Warmest sea temp:
September 60.4 °F
August 59.8 °F
October 59.1 °F
Coldest months:
January 58.4 °F
December 58.5 °F
February 59.4 °F
Rainiest months:
January 3 days
December 3 days
March 1 day
Windiest months:
February 5.1 mph
December 4.6 mph
January 4.6 mph

Santa Cruz on a weather map

Santa Cruz
+68°F
SE 14 mph
Feels like: +68°F
Precip.: 2%
Places in USA:
Name
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24 Hours Forecast
Santa Cruz
Local time: 17:50
September 13, sunday
1800
68°F
SE
14 mph
2100
59°F
SE
7 mph
September 14, monday
0000
57°F
SW
2 mph
0300
55°F
W
1 mph
0600
55°F
SW
2 mph
0900
63°F
E
1 mph
1200
73°F
NE
5 mph
1500
79°F
NE
2 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F