Hooper's Beach (Capitola)

Coast, Capitola, Santa Cruz County. We calculate high and low water here from an ocean tide model — accurate to about 5 cm on open coasts, considerably less in tidal flats and river mouths. This spot is listed by an authority but is not designated as a bathing water — there are no water samples and no classification.

Common questions about this spot

How warm is the water?

Water temperature 18.7 °C — NOAA Geo-Polar Blended (5 km), measured 04/11/2026 04:00.

When is high and low tide?

Low tide at 01:37, High tide at 07:56 (Local time at the spot).

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