Capitola beach Fishing Forecast

36.9712° N, 121.953° W

Fishing conditions for Capitola beach

Today Tomorrow Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9
sunrise 07:04
sunset 18:49

Biting score

88%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, October 4
1:47 PM

CloudyDay2
28° FEELS LIKE25°
wind
3.1 m/s GUSTS4.65 m/s
101.2 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
37%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
0%
visibility
14km
moon rise
23:16AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Capitola beach Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Capitola beach, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (11 AM peak) and Today (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Capitola beach.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 82°F (28°C). Sunrise today: 07:04 AM, sunset: 06:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.9 mph (3.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.4 mph (4.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:16 PM and moonset at 2:51 PM.

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  • Capitola beach Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Capitola beach, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (11 AM peak) and Today (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Capitola beach.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 82°F (28°C). Sunrise today: 07:04 AM, sunset: 06:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.9 mph (3.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.4 mph (4.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:16 PM and moonset at 2:51 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Capitola Beach and the Capitola Wharf in Santa Cruz County, California, offer excellent surf and pier fishing for California halibut, barred surfperch, white croaker, and jacksmelt in the clear, productive Monterey Bay waters adjacent to the historic Capitola Village. Spot Features: Capitola Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, adjacent to the historic Capitola Village and the Capitola Wharf, is a popular surf and pier fishing location for California halibut, barred surfperch, white croaker, and jacksmelt in the clear Monterey Bay waters adjacent to this charming Central California beach community. Seasonality: California halibut and barred surfperch are the primary targets at Capitola Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, year-round, with halibut best from May through October and surfperch year-round in the surf. White croaker are warm-season nearshore schooling fish. Jacksmelt are year-round nearshore fish in the kelp and pier structure.
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