Pleasure Point, California Weather
Pleasure Point, 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 Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz County.
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About Pleasure Point, California
Pleasure Point unfurls along a rugged stretch of coastline, where the Pacific Ocean exhales a constant, salty breath. It lies 3.4 miles east-south-east of Santa Cruz, CA (from Santa Cruz, CA: bearing 104°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south-south-east of Live Oak. Here, the land slopes gently towards the water, its contours shaped by wind and wave, presenting a landscape of sun-bleached grasses, wind-sculpted cypress trees, and rocky outcrops that jut defiantly into the turquoise expanse. The air itself carries a unique tang, a blend of kelp, brine, and the faintest whisper of pine from the nearby hills, a scent that clings to everything and everyone. The light here, especially as the day begins its slow descent, has a luminous quality, turning the cerulean sea into a shimmering canvas of gold and rose, a spectacle that draws onlookers to the bluffs. This sliver of coast has a history deeply intertwined with the rhythm of the ocean and the ingenuity of its people. Originally a place for respite and recreation, Pleasure Point’s character evolved with the rise of surf culture, becoming a mecca for wave riders drawn by its iconic breaks. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture from the surrounding fertile valleys, now finds much of its pulse in tourism and the vibrant surf industry, evident in the colorful surf shops and casual eateries that line the main thoroughfare. The spirit of this place is one of enduring connection to the sea, a laid-back ethos that permeates the everyday life of its residents, fostering a sense of unpretentious community and a shared appreciation for the raw, untamed beauty of their coastal home.
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| Location | Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.9619°N, 121.9715°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95062 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pleasure Point, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pleasure Point, 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 Pleasure Point includes coordinates 36.961900°N, 121.971500°W, situated in Santa Cruz County. ZIP code 95062. 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.
