Photo Windows - Santa Cruz

Capitola, California, United States

Iconic sea stacks and coastal views

Active Forecasts

Each forecast tracks specific conditions and creates opportunities when they match.

Dramatic Seascapes

Dramatic coastal photography conditions - powerful waves combined with atmospheric drama and good visibility for seascape shots.

5 upcoming windows

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Golden Hour

That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset

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Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

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Dramatic Seascapes

Santa Cruz

Today · 07:00–08:00 · 1h window

Medium confidence

68%

Dramatic Seascapes

Santa Cruz

Today · 08:00–09:00

Medium

Dramatic Seascapes

Santa Cruz

Today · 17:00–19:00

Medium

Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise

Santa Cruz

Tomorrow · 07:02–07:59

High

Dramatic Seascapes

Santa Cruz

Tomorrow · 08:00–09:00

Medium

Dramatic Seascapes

Santa Cruz

Tomorrow · 16:00–18:00

Medium

Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise

Santa Cruz

Tue, Jan 13 · 07:02–07:59

Medium

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