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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 11:05 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 5:14 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:253.58:174.31:491.81:360.76:137:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:233.58:394.62:311.22:090.96:127:57Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:173.59:035.03:100.62:401.26:117:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:093.69:315.33:500.03:121.66:107:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:013.610:015.64:30-0.53:451.96:098:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:543.510:365.85:13-0.94:212.26:088:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:513.55:58-1.25:002.46:078:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:523.46:47-1.35:442.66:068:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:005.82:583.47:40-1.36:372.86:058:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:515.64:043.58:36-1.27:462.96:048:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:505.25:043.69:34-1.09:152.86:038:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:004.75:543.910:33-0.710:542.56:028:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:214.26:374.311:29-0.36:018:07First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:473.87:164.712:211.912:210.16:008:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:103.67:515.01:301.21:080.65:598:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:263.58:255.32:270.51:511.15:598:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:333.48:585.63:17-0.12:301.65:588:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:343.49:305.74:03-0.63:082.05:578:11Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:293.510:035.74:45-0.93:452.35:568:12Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:213.55:26-1.04:222.65:568:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:113.46:06-1.04:592.85:558:13Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:023.46:46-0.95:382.95:548:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:533.47:27-0.76:203.05:548:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:254.93:453.48:10-0.57:113.05:538:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:074.64:333.48:53-0.38:173.05:538:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:554.25:153.69:370.09:412.95:528:17Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:543.85:493.810:210.311:112.65:528:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:073.46:194.011:030.65:518:19Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:293.16:464.412:252.211:43 AM0.95:518:19Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:513.07:134.71:211.612:221.35:508:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:063.07:425.12:070.91:001.75:508:21Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413745)

Common Questions About Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is approximately 8:09 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 59% 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 First Quarter (59% 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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