36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

54°
H -°
L 50°
N
2mph
Low tide
3:03 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 47m at 3:03 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:23 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 1847

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:553.75:58-0.95:172.54:567:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:463.86:42-0.86:142.64:567:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:075.02:373.97:29-0.77:232.64:567:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:054.63:284.18:18-0.48:452.44:557:30Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:154.14:164.49:10-0.110:112.04:557:30Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:363.75:034.810:040.311:281.44:557:31Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:043.55:485.210:580.74:557:32Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:273.46:325.612:330.711:51 AM1.14:547:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:413.57:155.91:300.012:421.44:547:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:453.67:576.02:21-0.51:321.74:547:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:423.78:406.13:08-0.92:211.94:547:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:343.89:226.03:54-1.13:092.14:547:34New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:243.910:045.84:38-1.23:582.34:547:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:133.95:20-1.14:472.44:547:35New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:003.96:02-0.95:382.54:547:35Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:484.06:43-0.66:332.64:547:36Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:134.72:354.07:24-0.27:352.64:547:36Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:024.23:214.18:050.28:472.54:547:36First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:593.74:054.28:480.610:062.34:547:37First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:093.34:474.49:311.011:191.94:557:37First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:313.05:254.610:171.44:557:37First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:532.96:014.812:171.511:02 AM1.74:557:37First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:063.06:365.11:051.011:47 AM2.04:557:37Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:063.17:105.31:460.512:312.24:567:38Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:563.37:455.52:240.11:132.34:567:38Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:403.48:215.73:02-0.31:562.44:567:38Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:213.68:595.93:39-0.62:402.44:577:38Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:023.79:405.94:18-0.93:262.44:577:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:433.910:225.84:57-1.04:152.44:577:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:264.05:37-1.05:092.44:587:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 98% 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 (98% 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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