36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

64°
H -°
L 59°
S
12mph
High tide
2:20 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 5:19 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 2:20 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 4:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 1801

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:264.73:244.68:21-0.39:142.14:587:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:413.94:094.99:060.510:411.64:597:38Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:103.34:525.19:531.211:581.04:597:38Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:503.05:345.310:401.85:007:38Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:263.16:155.51:000.511:29 AM2.35:007:37Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:443.26:545.61:510.012:192.75:017:37Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:423.47:325.62:35-0.31:073.05:017:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:263.58:105.63:14-0.51:513.15:027:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:033.68:465.73:51-0.62:323.15:027:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:353.69:225.64:25-0.63:113.05:037:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:063.64:58-0.63:503.05:047:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:373.65:30-0.64:322.95:047:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:083.76:01-0.45:172.95:057:35Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:393.86:31-0.26:072.85:067:34Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:084.07:010.17:062.75:067:34Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:324.32:384.27:300.58:142.55:077:34Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:293.73:094.58:001.09:312.15:087:33First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:453.23:444.98:321.510:481.55:087:32First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:262.94:245.29:102.011:560.85:097:32First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:172.95:105.69:592.55:107:31Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:483.16:006.012:530.111:01 AM2.85:117:31Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:503.36:536.41:46-0.612:082.95:117:30Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:383.67:476.62:35-1.11:132.95:127:29Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:193.78:406.73:23-1.52:152.75:137:29Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:593.99:326.74:09-1.63:152.55:147:28Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:384.110:256.44:53-1.54:152.35:147:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:184.45:35-1.35:162.15:157:26Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:584.66:16-0.86:201.95:167:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:145.11:404.86:56-0.17:301.85:177:25Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:174.42:235.07:350.68:471.65:187:24Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:333.73:085.18:151.410:101.35:187:23Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413745)

Common Questions About Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA?

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA?

Tide data for Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9413745. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9413745.

What is the moon phase in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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