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 2h 52m 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 - Jun 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:473.46:405.112:181.511:45 AM0.75:498:22First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:173.27:195.51:260.712:331.25:498:23Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:393.28:005.82:240.01:221.75:498:23Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:493.38:416.03:15-0.62:092.15:488:24Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:503.59:226.14:03-1.12:572.45:488:24Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:443.610:036.14:49-1.33:442.65:488:25Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:333.65:32-1.34:312.75:488:25Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:203.66:15-1.35:182.85:488:26Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:053.66:56-1.16:072.85:488:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:075.32:503.77:36-0.87:002.85:488:27Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:504.93:333.78:16-0.47:592.85:478:27Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:354.44:133.98:540.09:102.75:478:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:283.94:514.09:320.410:322.55:478:28Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:333.45:264.210:110.911:532.15:488:29Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:553.05:594.510:491.35:488:29Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:272.86:324.712:581.611:29 AM1.75:488:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:542.87:055.01:491.012:112.15:488:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:062.97:405.32:330.512:552.45:488:30Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:033.18:165.63:130.01:402.65:488:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:503.38:555.93:52-0.52:262.75:488:30Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:333.49:376.14:32-0.93:122.85:498:31New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:143.55:12-1.24:012.75:498:31New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:543.75:53-1.44:532.75:498:31New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:353.86:34-1.45:502.65:498:31Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:164.07:16-1.26:522.55:508:31Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:445.42:584.37:58-0.98:022.35:508:31Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:434.83:414.68:40-0.49:212.05:508:31Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:514.14:264.99:230.310:461.65:518:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:153.55:115.310:090.95:518:31First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:533.15:585.612:071.010:59 AM1.65:528:31First Quarter30Fri
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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