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
1Those rare, intensely red and orange sunset skies
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Golden Hour
15That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
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Painted Sky
Golden 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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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Santa Cruz
Today · 19:53–20:50 · 1h window
Medium confidence
56%
🌇Golden Hour Potential89.3-91.6%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 0%
Sun Elevation: 15.8° (Daylight)
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Tomorrow · 05:30–06:27
🌇Golden Hour Potential:86.1-86.5%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Santa Cruz
Tomorrow · 19:53–20:50
🌇Golden Hour Potential:85.4-86.6%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Thu, Jun 25 · 05:30–06:27
🌇Golden Hour Potential:82-86.5%
Medium
Good Fiery Red Sky at Sunrise
Santa Cruz
Thu, Jun 25 · 06:00–06:27
🔥Fiery Red Sky Potential:67.8%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunset
Santa Cruz
Thu, Jun 25 · 19:53–20:00
🌇Golden Hour Potential:94.8%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunset
Santa Cruz
Sat, Jun 27 · 19:53–20:50
🌇Golden Hour Potential:94.9-97.1%
Medium
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