Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 89.0ft.

NA

63°F

17°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Aug 10:09 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
2:50 am PDT Aug 22, 2025
10am PDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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