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.
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Fire Sky
3Those rare, intensely red and orange sunset skies
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Golden Hour
6That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
6 upcoming windows
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Painted Sky
1Golden hour clouds lit up in orange, pink and gold
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Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
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Spectacular Fiery Red Sky at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Today · 07:05–07:55 · 1h window
Medium confidence
68%
🔥Fiery Red Sky Potential94.5%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 26%
Aerosol Optical Depth: 0.1dimensionless
Sun Elevation: -5.0° (Civil twilight)
Spectacular Fiery Red Sky at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Tomorrow · 07:03–07:53
🔥Fiery Red Sky Potential:91.1%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Mon, Mar 16 · 07:00–07:50
🌇Golden Hour Potential:92.5%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Tue, Mar 17 · 06:59–07:49
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Wed, Mar 18 · 06:57–07:47
🌇Golden Hour Potential:99.5-99.8%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Thu, Mar 19 · 06:56–07:46
🌇Golden Hour Potential:97.7-97.9%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Fri, Mar 20 · 06:54–07:44
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
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