36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

65°
H -°
L 59°
S
4mph
Low tide
11:06 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 25m at 11:06 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:32 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:474.36:083.912:372.26:315:11Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:094.67:053.812:241.11:181.66:325:10Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:304.97:583.912:561.31:561.16:335:09Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:525.28:483.91:261.62:330.66:345:08Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:175.59:373.91:551.93:110.16:355:07New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:445.710:273.92:252.23:50-0.36:365:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:145.911:193.82:572.54:33-0.66:385:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:496.03:322.75:18-0.86:395:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:173.710:29 AM6.04:102.96:07-0.96:405:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:193.711:14 AM5.94:563.17:00-0.86:415:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:263.712:085.65:543.27:57-0.66:425:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:293.81:135.27:153.38:55-0.46:435:01First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:234.12:314.78:563.19:53-0.16:445:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:074.43:594.310:342.610:470.36:454:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:464.85:264.011:511.911:360.76:464:59Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:225.26:453.912:531.16:474:58Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:575.67:573.812:211.21:460.36:484:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:315.99:003.81:041.62:34-0.26:494:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:056.19:593.91:442.13:19-0.66:504:56Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:406.210:533.92:242.54:02-0.86:514:55Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:156.111:463.83:032.84:43-0.96:524:55Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:515.93:433.05:25-0.86:534:54Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:383.810:28 AM5.74:243.16:07-0.66:544:54Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:313.811:07 AM5.35:093.36:50-0.46:554:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:253.811:49 AM5.06:003.37:34-0.16:564:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:163.812:364.67:033.38:190.26:574:53Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:023.91:334.18:253.29:040.56:584:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:404.12:443.79:543.09:480.96:594:52Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:124.34:063.411:112.510:291.27:004:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:394.55:293.212:091.97:014:52Third Quarter30Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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