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 (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 6:07 pm (5.0 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 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:074.56:133.710:48-0.410:562.66:127:57First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:284.26:514.011:43-0.26:117:58First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:524.07:264.512:212.012:340.06:107:59First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:123.88:004.91:281.31:210.46:098:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:253.88:355.42:260.52:040.86:088:01Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:313.89:115.73:18-0.32:461.26:078:01Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:333.79:485.94:07-0.83:271.66:068:02Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:313.710:266.04:55-1.24:092.06:058:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:283.65:42-1.44:522.36:048:04Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:263.66:29-1.35:362.56:038:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:253.57:16-1.16:242.76:028:06Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:305.33:263.58:05-0.97:182.96:018:07Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:174.84:263.58:55-0.58:262.96:008:07Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:104.45:203.69:46-0.29:522.96:008:08Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:133.96:043.710:370.211:232.65:598:09Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:273.56:393.911:250.55:588:10Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:463.37:094.212:372.212:090.85:578:11Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:013.17:364.41:331.712:481.15:568:12Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:093.18:014.72:181.11:241.55:568:12Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:093.28:285.02:570.61:581.85:558:13Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:023.28:565.23:340.12:312.05:548:14Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:523.39:265.54:11-0.33:062.35:548:15New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:393.410:005.64:49-0.73:412.55:538:16New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:273.45:28-1.04:202.65:538:16New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:173.46:10-1.25:022.75:528:17New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:073.56:54-1.25:512.85:528:18Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:005.62:593.57:39-1.26:492.85:518:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:505.33:483.78:27-1.08:002.85:518:19Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:474.94:354.09:16-0.79:262.65:508:20First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:564.45:184.310:05-0.310:562.15:508:21First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:173.85:594.710:550.25:508:21First Quarter31Wed
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 9:36 pm — 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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