Monterey Bay · Santa Cruz · live
Ocean today
Surf, dive and tidepool conditions for 13 spots, from live buoys, NOAA tides and the marine forecast. Ratings are estimates; the rule behind each one is at the bottom of the page.
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How the ratings work
Forecasts come from a regional model on a ~5 km grid, not a reading of each beach break. Conditions change fast; look before you go in, and never turn your back on the ocean.
Sources: Open-Meteo marine and weather forecasts · NOAA buoy 46236 and 46042 · NOAA tide predictions (Monterey 9413450, Santa Cruz 9413745) · National Weather Service alerts. Refreshed every 30 minutes.