Water temperature in Santa Cruz (CA) in October
Is it warm enough to swim in Santa Cruz in October? Average water temperature in Santa Cruz in October is 58.1°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Santa Cruz in October is 64°F, and the coldest is 53.6°F. Average high air temperature in Santa Cruz in October is 72°F, and average low temperature is 49°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Santa Cruz
Changes water temperature in Santa Cruz in October 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Santa Cruz for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Santa Cruz, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 63.1°F | 60.8°F | 55.9°F | 63.1°F |
| October 2 | 63.1°F | 61°F | 55.8°F | 63.1°F |
| October 3 | 62.8°F | 61.2°F | 55°F | 62.8°F |
| October 4 | 62.6°F | 61.2°F | 54.5°F | 62.6°F |
| October 5 | 63.3°F | 61.3°F | 54.5°F | 63.3°F |
| October 6 | 62.4°F | 61.7°F | 54.9°F | 62.4°F |
| October 7 | 62.4°F | 62.1°F | 54.9°F | 62.4°F |
| October 8 | 62.8°F | 61.5°F | 54.5°F | 62.8°F |
| October 9 | 62.4°F | 60.4°F | 54.1°F | 62.4°F |
| October 10 | 62.6°F | 59.4°F | 54.1°F | 62.6°F |
| October 11 | 62.6°F | 59°F | 54.3°F | 62.6°F |
| October 12 | 59.4°F | 53.8°F | 61.3°F | |
| October 13 | 59.9°F | 53.8°F | 61.7°F | |
| October 14 | 59.4°F | 53.6°F | 62.1°F | |
| October 15 | 59.9°F | 53.8°F | 61.7°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16 | 59.2°F | 54°F | 62.6°F | |
| October 17 | 58.5°F | 55.2°F | 63.9°F | |
| October 18 | 57.2°F | 55.4°F | 64°F | |
| October 19 | 57.4°F | 55.4°F | 63.3°F | |
| October 20 | 57.4°F | 55.2°F | 63.5°F | |
| October 21 | 57.4°F | 55°F | 63.5°F | |
| October 22 | 57.2°F | 55.4°F | 63°F | |
| October 23 | 56.7°F | 55.9°F | 62.6°F | |
| October 24 | 57°F | 55.9°F | 62.8°F | |
| October 25 | 56.8°F | 55.9°F | 63.1°F | |
| October 26 | 56.5°F | 55°F | 63.1°F | |
| October 27 | 56.8°F | 55°F | 62.2°F | |
| October 28 | 56.3°F | 55°F | 62.4°F | |
| October 29 | 55.2°F | 54.9°F | 61.9°F | |
| October 30 | 55.2°F | 54.9°F | 61.7°F | |
| October 31 | 55.4°F | 54.9°F | 61.5°F |
Average water temperature in Santa Cruz in October over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 61.9°F | 58.3°F | 56.1°F | 59.9°F | 57.2°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 58.5°F | 57.6°F | 58.5°F | 60.1°F | 58.6°F |
Santa Cruz sea state in October
Chart comparing the height of waves in Santa Cruz in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Santa Cruz in October
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Santa Cruz in October based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature72°F
- Average LOW temperature49°F
- Average rainfall days4 days
- Average rainfall36mm/1.4''
- Average daylight11h
- Average sunshine8h
- Average UV index5
Santa Cruz water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
