36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

64°
H 71°
L 58°
SSW
3mph
Low tide
2:25 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 2:25 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:34 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Aug 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:574.03:375.48:491.110:231.06:138:15First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:223.54:335.59:401.711:440.76:148:14First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:003.35:325.510:422.26:148:13First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:333.46:315.612:560.411:53 AM2.56:158:12Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:453.67:275.61:570.11:022.66:168:11Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:373.78:175.62:48-0.12:012.66:178:10Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:173.99:025.63:32-0.22:512.56:188:09Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:504.09:425.64:10-0.23:352.46:198:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:194.110:205.44:44-0.24:142.36:198:07Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:464.110:555.25:140.04:532.26:208:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:134.25:430.25:312.16:218:04Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:404.36:110.46:112.06:228:03Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:084.71:084.46:390.76:541.96:238:02Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:484.31:394.57:071.17:411.96:248:01Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:333.92:124.67:351.58:361.86:247:59Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:293.52:504.78:061.99:421.76:257:58Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:433.23:364.88:412.210:571.46:267:57Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:183.14:294.99:292.56:277:56Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:533.15:285.112:081.110:37 AM2.76:287:54Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:003.36:275.41:080.611:53 AM2.86:297:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:453.67:245.71:580.21:022.66:297:52Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:233.98:185.92:43-0.22:022.36:307:51Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:584.29:106.13:25-0.52:571.96:317:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:334.510:026.14:05-0.63:511.56:327:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:104.910:545.94:45-0.54:451.26:337:46New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:485.211:475.55:25-0.25:400.96:347:45New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:285.46:060.26:370.66:347:44Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:445.01:125.66:470.77:380.66:357:42Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:474.51:595.67:301.38:430.66:367:41Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:004.02:525.58:181.99:560.66:377:39First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:263.63:535.39:162.411:140.56:387:38First Quarter31Sat
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 89% 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 (89% 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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