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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 36m at 6:46 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:025.67:103.51:010.47:034:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:426.08:203.712:031.81:52-0.47:034:51Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:246.49:213.812:522.12:42-1.07:044:51Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:086.710:173.91:422.43:30-1.47:054:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:546.811:104.02:332.54:19-1.67:064:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:416.73:262.65:07-1.67:074:51New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:024.110:30 AM6.44:212.75:54-1.47:084:51Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:544.111:21 AM5.95:202.76:42-1.07:094:51Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:464.212:145.36:252.77:29-0.57:094:51Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:374.31:134.67:402.78:160.07:104:51First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:264.52:233.99:052.59:030.67:114:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:134.63:463.410:322.19:501.27:124:51First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:554.85:183.111:471.610:371.77:124:52First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:345.06:463.112:451.17:134:52Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:095.17:593.21:310.77:144:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:435.38:563.312:072.42:110.37:144:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:165.59:413.512:492.72:47-0.17:154:53Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:505.610:213.61:282.83:21-0.37:164:53Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:245.710:573.62:072.93:55-0.57:164:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:585.711:323.72:462.94:29-0.67:174:54Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:335.73:252.95:03-0.77:174:55Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:073.810:09 AM5.64:072.95:37-0.77:184:55Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:433.810:47 AM5.44:532.96:11-0.67:184:56Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:193.911:29 AM5.05:452.86:46-0.37:184:56Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:554.112:184.66:472.77:230.17:194:57Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:324.41:184.07:592.58:010.57:194:58Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:104.72:373.59:212.18:421.07:204:58Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:525.14:143.110:421.49:301.67:204:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:365.45:573.011:530.710:242.07:205:00Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:245.87:253.212:52-0.17:205:00Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:136.28:283.51:46-0.77:215:01Waning 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 10:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (69% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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