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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

8NM WNW Santa Cruz CA

Marine Point Forecast

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    • Overnight

      Overnight:NW wind 6 to 9 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...NW 2 ft at 7 seconds and SSW 2 ft at 16 seconds. Wind waves around 1 ft.

      NW 9kt
      3ft

    • Sunday

      Sunday:WNW wind 5 to 11 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...NW 2 to 3 ft at 7 seconds and SSW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

      WNW 11kt
      2ft

    • Sunday Night

      Sunday Night:WNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft at 7 seconds and SSW 1 ft at 15 seconds. Wind waves around 1 ft.

      WNW 10kt⇓
      2ft

    • Monday

      Monday:Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WNW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

      ⇑WNW 10kt
      2ft

    • Monday Night

      Monday Night:NNW wind 7 to 13 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.

      NNW 13kt
      3ft

    • Tuesday

      Tuesday:NNW wind 7 to 14 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...NW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

      NNW 14kt
      3ft

    • Tuesday Night

      Tuesday Night:NNW wind 8 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

      NNW 16kt
      3-4ft

    • Wednesday

      Wednesday:NW wind 7 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

      NW 16kt
      3ft

    • Wednesday Night

      Wednesday Night:NNW wind 9 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 24 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...NW 4 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

      NNW 16kt
      3-4ft


Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 11:26 pm PDT Aug 15, 2026
Forecast Valid: 12am PDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 22, 2026

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Detailed Forecast


Overnight
NW wind 6 to 9 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...NW 2 ft at 7 seconds and SSW 2 ft at 16 seconds. Wind waves around 1 ft.
Sunday
WNW wind 5 to 11 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...NW 2 to 3 ft at 7 seconds and SSW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday Night
WNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft at 7 seconds and SSW 1 ft at 15 seconds. Wind waves around 1 ft.
Monday
Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming WNW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 2 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Monday Night
NNW wind 7 to 13 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Tuesday
NNW wind 7 to 14 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...NW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.
Tuesday Night
NNW wind 8 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.
Wednesday
NW wind 7 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Partly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 3 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Wednesday Night
NNW wind 9 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 24 kt. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...NW 4 ft and SSW 1 ft. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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Point Forecast: 37.01°N 122.21°W
Last Update: 11:26 pm PDT Aug 15, 2026
Forecast Valid: 12am PDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 22, 2026
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