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 1h 42m 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 - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:353.06:465.81:180.311:53 AM2.15:528:31Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:023.27:356.02:18-0.212:522.55:538:31Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:073.48:226.13:09-0.71:502.75:538:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:583.69:076.13:56-0.92:452.85:548:31Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:403.79:506.04:39-1.03:352.85:548:30Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:173.75:18-1.04:222.85:558:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:513.85:55-0.95:072.75:558:30Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:243.86:30-0.75:522.75:568:30Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:573.97:02-0.46:382.65:578:29Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:274.92:294.07:330.07:302.55:578:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:094.43:014.28:030.48:282.45:588:29Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:563.93:344.38:320.99:372.35:598:28Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:553.44:104.59:021.410:552.05:598:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:163.04:474.79:341.86:008:27Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:032.85:284.912:111.610:12 AM2.36:018:27Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:502.86:135.21:131.111:02 AM2.66:018:26Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:063.07:005.52:030.512:042.86:028:26Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:543.27:475.82:480.01:062.96:038:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:313.48:346.13:29-0.52:042.96:038:25Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:053.69:216.34:09-0.92:592.76:048:24New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:383.810:096.44:49-1.13:542.56:058:23New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:124.15:28-1.24:492.36:068:22New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:484.36:06-1.15:472.06:068:22Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:254.66:45-0.86:481.86:078:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:425.32:054.97:23-0.27:541.56:088:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:424.62:485.28:020.49:071.36:098:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:543.93:355.48:431.110:271.06:108:19First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:243.44:275.69:291.811:490.66:108:18First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:123.15:235.710:242.46:118:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:573.26:225.71:030.211:34 AM2.86:128:16Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:123.57:205.82:04-0.212:493.06:138:15Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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