Capitola beach Fishing Forecast

36.9712° N, 121.953° W

Fishing conditions for Capitola beach

Today Tomorrow Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8
sunrise 06:14
sunset 20:14

Biting score

45%
OK biting conditions

Not the best day for fishing

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Now, August 3
4:46 PM

ClearSkyDay
21° FEELS LIKE18°
wind
3 m/s GUSTS4.5 m/s
100.9 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
56%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
20%
visibility
24km
moon rise
21:55AM
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 (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Thursday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Capitola beach.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 70°F (21°C). Sunrise today: 06:14 AM, sunset: 08:14 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:55 PM and moonset at 10:16 AM.

About this spot

  • 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 (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Thursday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Capitola beach.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 70°F (21°C). Sunrise today: 06:14 AM, sunset: 08:14 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:55 PM and moonset at 10:16 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

  • WA
    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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