Santa Cruz (95060) Daily Weather Forecast

Santa Cruz Co. Could See 30-Foot Waves Amid High Surf Advisory

See when and where the biggest waves are expected.

'Dangerous Surf': 17-Foot Waves In Santa Cruz County Tuesday

SEE VIDEO: Exceptional waves are battering the coast. Breaking waves of up to 25 feet are possible, weather officials said.

Santa Cruz County To See Rain Friday

A rainstorm is forecast to sweep over the Bay Area Friday. Here's when San Francisco could see rain.

Santa Cruz Rain Forecast This Weekend: National Weather Service

A cold front will drop temperatures as much as 20 degrees in just one day.

Santa Cruz County To Be Under Heat Advisory

Expect temperatures to be 15 to 25 degrees higher than average in most of the Bay Area.

Santa Cruz Air Quality Forecast Improves

Santa Cruz County was previously forecast to have poor air quality all week, but that changed Wednesday.

Santa Cruz County's Air Quality Forecast To Remain Poor

Though officials previously forecast skies should clear early this week in the Bay, it might take a bit longer in Santa Cruz County.

SEE: Santa Cruz Skies Sparkle As Lightning Strikes

View dazzling photos of some of the nearly 4,000 lightning strikes recorded across the Bay Area, sparking widespread fires.

SEE: California Skies Sparkle As Lightning Strikes

View dazzling photos of some of the nearly 4,000 lightning strikes recorded across the Bay Area, sparking widespread fires.

Santa Cruz County Heat Advisory Extended

Also: Much of the county is considered to be at "high" or "very high" risk for residents developing heat-related illness amid the heatwave.

Rain Possible Saturday In Santa Cruz County

"The wild ride of May weather continues," the National Weather Service said of Bay Area conditions.

Sneaker Waves, Rip Currents Likely In Santa Cruz County

Dangerous beach conditions are possible all day Friday, officials say.

Beach Hazards In Santa Cruz County This Weekend

Sneaker waves and rip currents are possible at Santa Cruz County beaches. Officials issued the second beach hazards statement of the week.

Rain Coming To Santa Cruz County This Weekend

Most of the county is expected to get 1½ to 2 inches of rain starting Saturday and into Monday or Tuesday.

Showers Forecast This Weekend In Santa Cruz County

Officials forecast cooler temps and light showers this weekend, with more rain possibly coming next week.

Watch Out For Winds Super Bowl Sunday In Santa Cruz County

Gusts up to 50 mph could be felt along the coastline, with gusts up to 45 mph inland.

Hazardous Beach Conditions In Santa Cruz County

Patchy fog was forecast during the Thursday morning commute, and hazardous beach conditions were expected through Friday morning.

Beach Hazard Notice Extended Again In Santa Cruz County

Officials have again issued a warning about beach hazards this week. Breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet are forecast.

Fog Expected Friday Night, Saturday Morning In Santa Cruz County

Patchy fog was seen throughout Northern California Friday morning, with more sun expected in the afternoon.

Beach Hazards In Santa Cruz County All Day Friday

Sneaker waves and rip currents are possible at Santa Cruz County beaches. Officials issued the second beach hazards statement of the week.

Beach Hazard Warning Remains In Place For Santa Cruz County

Though showers, sneaker waves and rip currents were expected Tuesday, dry weather and warmer temperatures are expected later in the week.

Flood Advisory Issued As Storm Moves In On Santa Cruz County

Nearly all of Santa Cruz County was covered by a flood advisory issued from about 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

More Rain Expected Thursday, Wetter Storm Heads To Santa Cruz Co.

Rain is expected to reach the central coast of California mid-day Thursday, weather officials forecast.

Chilly Nights, Rain Coming To Santa Cruz County

Two storms are expected to impact the San Francisco Bay Area region, bringing cooler temperatures, rain and wind, officials forecast.

High Surf Advisory Issued Saturday For Santa Cruz Co. Coastline

A swell train from the Gulf of Alaska is expected to boost waves from the North Bay to Big Sur, weather officials say.

Be Wary Of King Tides Along Santa Cruz County Shores This Week

Unusually high tides are expected to pound the shores of the Central Coast and Bay Area from Jan. 10 to Jan. 12.

VIDEO: Monster Wave Sweeps Man Into Sea At Bonny Doon

Beachgoers are advised to stay back from the water's edge and to not turn their backs on the ocean.

Crazy New Year's Day Surf In Santa Cruz County: 25-Foot Waves

Breaking waves exceeding 25 feet in some areas are forecast Wednesday.

Huge Waves Expected To Crest Along Coast Excite Surfers, But Hurt Local Fishermen

On New Year’s Day, the NWS reports that we could see waves up to 25 feet.

NWS Warns Of New Year Beach Hazards: Santa Cruz County

Potentially deadly waves are forecast through 9 p.m. New Year's Day.

Sneaker Waves, Life-Threatening Beach Hazards: Santa Cruz County

Officials warn beachgoers to "keep your eyes on the ocean" after issuing a beach hazards warning for the coastline from Sonoma to Big Sur.

Wet Weekend? Santa Cruz County Could See Rain After A Chilly Week

Rain and thunderstorms are possible near the coast Sunday, as a weather system approaches from the Pacific Northwest.

Sneaker Waves To 22 Feet: Santa Cruz County NWS Coastal Advisory

"A sneaker wave is powerful enough to knock unsuspecting people into the ocean," according to the NWS.

Sneaker Waves, Deadly Beach Hazards Possible: Santa Cruz County

California's coastline from Sonoma to Big Sur is under a beach hazard warning for potentially life-threatening conditions.

Santa Cruz: High Surf Advisory Issued, 22-Foot Breakers Possible

Officials urge extra caution near the coast from Thursday afternoon to early Saturday morning amid a high surf advisory.

Dense Fog For Early Morning Commute: Santa Cruz County

Fog is forecast to blanket a good portion of the Bay Area and parts of the Central California coast.

Wind Advisory Issued: Cold Storm Moving Into Santa Cruz County

The southerly winds will continue to increase Friday ahead of an incoming cold front.

'Juicy' Weather? Santa Cruz County Bracing For Weekend Cold Front

A storm will begin knocking on Santa Cruz County's door Thursday, but Friday is the start of thunderstorms. heavy rain and cold temps.

Heavy Rains Hit Santa Cruz As New Storm Looms

A handful of Santa Cruz County roads were closed as rain continued to fall on the region, days before a second storm was expected to hit.

High Wind Watch Issued As Heavy Rains Move In: Santa Cruz County

Strong winds and heavy rain were expected to hit the region midday Saturday, the National Weather Service forecast.