36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

57°
H -°
L 50°
N
5mph
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 4h 00m at 3:03 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:23 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:433.73:125.48:392.210:320.55:456:44Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:143.74:205.39:552.511:440.35:466:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:323.85:275.311:142.65:476:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:304.06:275.312:440.212:222.55:476:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:154.27:205.31:340.11:182.35:486:38Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:504.38:075.32:160.12:042.15:496:37Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:214.48:485.22:530.22:451.95:506:35New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:494.59:265.13:250.43:231.75:516:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:154.610:034.93:550.63:591.55:516:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:414.610:414.74:230.94:361.45:526:31New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:074.711:204.44:501.25:141.35:536:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:354.75:171.55:551.35:546:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:034.112:064.75:451.86:401.35:556:26Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:533.812:404.76:162.17:321.35:566:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:553.51:214.66:502.58:341.35:566:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:133.32:134.67:352.79:431.15:576:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:413.33:164.68:422.910:500.95:586:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:523.54:244.810:072.911:480.65:596:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:413.75:295.011:222.76:006:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:194.06:295.212:370.312:232.36:006:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:544.47:245.41:210.11:171.96:016:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:284.78:175.52:020.02:081.36:026:13Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:035.19:105.52:430.12:580.86:036:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:405.510:035.33:230.33:490.46:046:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:185.710:595.04:040.64:410.16:056:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:005.811:584.74:461.05:36-0.16:056:06Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:445.85:311.46:34-0.16:066:05Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:044.312:345.76:191.97:370.06:076:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:194.01:305.47:162.48:460.26:086:02Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:423.92:365.18:262.79:590.36:096:00Third Quarter30Thu
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 93% 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 Gibbous (93% 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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