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 7m 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 - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:375.111:355.45:14-0.25:280.96:397:37New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:125.45:510.36:240.66:397:35Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:314.812:495.56:271.07:210.56:407:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:334.31:295.57:041.68:220.56:417:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:453.82:135.47:412.29:300.66:427:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:163.43:055.28:252.810:460.66:437:29First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:073.44:085.09:273.26:437:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:413.65:204.912:020.511:04 AM3.36:447:26First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:353.76:284.91:070.412:333.26:457:25First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:083.87:275.01:590.31:333.06:467:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:343.98:155.02:400.32:182.76:477:22Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:554.08:575.13:150.22:572.46:477:20Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:154.29:365.03:440.33:332.06:487:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:354.410:134.94:110.54:091.76:497:17Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:554.610:514.74:360.74:451.46:507:16Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:164.811:324.55:011.05:231.26:517:14Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:395.05:251.36:041.06:517:13Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:164.212:055.15:501.76:470.86:527:11Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:063.912:345.26:162.27:370.76:537:10Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:093.61:095.36:432.58:360.66:547:08Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:333.31:555.37:142.99:460.56:557:06Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:213.32:555.28:003.211:020.36:567:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:533.44:115.29:323.36:567:03Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:423.75:315.212:120.111:23 AM3.26:577:02Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:153.96:455.31:10-0.112:472.86:587:00Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:464.37:515.41:59-0.31:512.26:596:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:164.78:515.42:42-0.22:481.57:006:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:465.19:485.23:210.03:400.97:006:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:185.410:435.03:580.44:310.47:016:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:515.711:384.74:350.95:210.07:026:53New Moon30Thu
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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