36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

57°
H -°
L 54°
NE
4mph
Low tide
4:06 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 4:06 am (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:17 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 5:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:154.06:16-1.55:462.44:567:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:184.07:08-1.26:522.64:567:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:405.13:194.18:03-0.98:082.64:557:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:424.64:174.28:58-0.49:362.54:557:30First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:544.05:084.49:540.011:002.24:557:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:133.65:524.610:470.54:557:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:333.46:304.712:101.711:36 AM0.94:547:32First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:473.37:034.91:051.212:191.24:547:32Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:513.37:335.11:500.812:581.64:547:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:453.38:015.22:300.41:331.94:547:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:343.48:295.33:060.02:062.24:547:34Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:183.48:585.43:40-0.22:392.44:547:34Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:003.59:285.44:14-0.43:132.54:547:35Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:433.510:005.34:49-0.53:492.74:547:35Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:263.65:25-0.64:272.84:547:35Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:113.66:02-0.65:102.94:547:36Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:563.76:41-0.56:002.94:547:36Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:423.87:22-0.47:012.94:547:36Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:394.53:254.08:06-0.28:172.84:547:37Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:394.24:074.28:510.19:412.54:557:37Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:553.84:474.69:400.411:001.94:557:37Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:213.55:275.010:300.84:557:37Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:483.46:085.512:071.211:21 AM1.14:557:37Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:083.46:505.91:040.412:121.54:567:38Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:183.67:336.21:56-0.31:031.84:567:38Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:193.78:186.52:46-0.91:542.04:567:38New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:163.99:046.53:35-1.32:472.24:577:38New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:094.09:516.44:23-1.53:402.34:577:38New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:014.15:10-1.54:352.44:577:38New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:534.25:57-1.35:322.54:587:38Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6% 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 (6% 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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