Fishing conditions for Capitola beach
05:58
20:28
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening
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Now, July 13
6:46 PM
humidity
72%uv index
0lowcloud cover
8%visibility
20kmmoon rise
04:48AMmoon
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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 Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak), and Wednesday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Capitola beach.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 64°F (18°C) . Sunrise today: 05:58 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.5 mph (1.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.7 mph (1.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:48 AM and moonset at 7:26 PM.
About this spot
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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 Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak), and Wednesday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Capitola beach.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 64°F (18°C) . Sunrise today: 05:58 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 2.5 mph (1.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 3.7 mph (1.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:48 AM and moonset at 7:26 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Capitola 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.
