Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.
Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >
Last Update: 829 AM PDT Tue Sep 8 2026
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10NM WSW Santa Cruz CA
Marine Zone Forecast
Today
NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 12 seconds.
Tonight
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.
Wed
N wind around 5 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
Wed Night
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Thu
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.
Thu Night
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Fri
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Fri Night
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sat
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Sat Night
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds.
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