Water temperature in Santa Cruz
71.9
°F
July 6, 17:12
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
72.1°FTomorrow:
71.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 14 min.Santa Cruz in July
Minimum:
65.1°FAverage:
67.1°FMaximum:
69.6°FSea water temperature in Santa Cruz today
As of now, in Santa Cruz, the water temperature is 71.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 73.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 70.7°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Santa Cruz
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 | 71.2°F | 69.9°F | 70.3°F |
| Jun 23 | 71.1°F | 69.8°F | 70.4°F |
| Jun 24 | 70.9°F | 70.1°F | 70.4°F |
| Jun 25 | 70.8°F | 70.2°F | 70.4°F |
| Jun 26 | 71.0°F | 70.6°F | 70.6°F |
| Jun 27 | 71.0°F | 70.7°F | 70.8°F |
| Jun 28 | 71.7°F | 70.3°F | 70.8°F |
| Jun 29 | 71.2°F | 70.0°F | 70.8°F |
| Jun 30 | 72.5°F | 69.8°F | 70.9°F |
| Jul 1 | 72.9°F | 70.4°F | 70.9°F |
| Jul 2 | 72.2°F | 70.9°F | 71.1°F |
| Jul 3 | 72.4°F | 71.5°F | 71.3°F |
| Jul 4 | 72.3°F | 71.9°F | 71.5°F |
| Jul 5 | 72.1°F | 72.1°F | 71.5°F |
| Jul 6 | 71.9°F | 72.1°F | 71.6°F |
| Jul 7 | 71.8°F | 71.9°F | 71.5°F |
| Jul 8 | 71.9°F | 72.1°F | 71.7°F |
| Jul 9 | 71.9°F | 72.1°F | 71.7°F |
| Jul 10 | 72.1°F | 72.4°F | 71.8°F |
| Jul 11 | 72.1°F | 72.1°F | 71.8°F |
| Jul 12 | 72.2°F | 72.4°F | 71.9°F |
| Jul 13 | 72.2°F | 73.0°F | 72.0°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.