36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

68°
H 70°
L 51°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
4:41 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 4:41 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:07 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Dec 1844

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:334.01:354.08:283.08:460.67:104:58Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:114.32:523.69:522.69:310.97:114:58Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:454.64:203.411:062.110:171.37:124:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:205.05:473.312:051.47:134:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:565.47:043.412:570.67:134:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:355.98:113.61:46-0.27:144:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:176.39:093.812:432.12:33-0.87:154:58Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:016.610:033.91:332.33:21-1.37:164:58New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:476.710:554.02:242.44:08-1.67:174:58New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:356.711:464.13:182.54:56-1.77:184:58New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:256.54:142.55:44-1.57:184:59Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:374.211:17 AM6.05:152.56:32-1.27:194:59Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:294.412:135.46:212.57:20-0.77:204:59Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:214.51:154.77:362.48:09-0.17:214:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:134.72:284.09:012.28:590.57:215:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:034.93:543.510:291.89:501.17:225:00First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:505.05:283.211:461.310:421.77:225:00First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:345.26:563.212:470.87:235:01Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:155.38:083.31:370.47:245:01Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:525.59:043.412:212.42:190.07:245:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:285.59:493.61:052.72:56-0.27:255:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:025.610:263.61:462.83:30-0.47:255:03Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:365.611:013.72:242.84:03-0.57:265:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:095.611:343.73:022.84:35-0.57:265:04Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:435.53:402.85:07-0.57:265:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:073.810:17 AM5.44:212.85:39-0.57:275:05Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:413.910:53 AM5.15:042.86:11-0.37:275:06Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:154.011:32 AM4.85:532.86:430.07:275:06Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:504.112:164.46:492.77:160.37:285:07Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:254.31:113.97:572.57:510.77:285:08Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:024.62:253.49:142.28:341.27:285:08Third Quarter31Tue
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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