Capitola, California Weather
Capitola, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Capitola, Santa Cruz County.
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About Capitola, California
Capitola unfolds along the curve of Monterey Bay, a jewel box of brightly painted Venetian-style buildings spilling down to a sheltered beach. It lies 4.3 miles east of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 1.6 miles east-south-east of Live Oak. The air here carries the cool, salt-laced breath of the Pacific, a constant companion that softens the edges of the sun-drenched afternoons and lends a pearlescent sheen to the sky as dusk gathers. The Soquel Creek, a ribbon of freshwater, carves its way through the heart of Capitola, its gentle murmur a counterpoint to the rhythmic sigh of the waves breaking on the sand. Low-slung, sun-bleached storefronts line the Esplanade, their facades a cheerful defiance against the relentless blue of the ocean, and the scent of roasting coffee mingles with the brine. This charming enclave, with its distinctive Mediterranean aesthetic, owes much of its character to the visions of Frederick and Emma A. Brown, who transformed the area into a seaside resort in the late 19th century, drawing inspiration from their travels. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly artichokes and strawberries grown in the fertile surrounding valleys, now thrives on tourism and the vibrant small businesses that cater to both residents and visitors. The iconic Capitola Wharf, a weathered finger jutting into the bay, has long been a focal point for fishing and leisurely strolls, offering panoramic views of the coastline. Even now, the echoes of its past linger, a subtle undercurrent beneath the lively present, where the simple pleasures of sun, sea, and community define the spirit of Capitola.
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| Location | Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.975228°N, 121.953293°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95010 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Capitola, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Capitola, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Capitola includes coordinates 36.975228°N, 121.953293°W, situated in Santa Cruz County. ZIP code 95010. Telephone area code: 408, 669. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
