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 5h 21m 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:076.49:223.712:322.52:34-1.17:215:02Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:576.510:093.91:322.53:21-1.47:215:03New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:466.510:534.12:292.54:05-1.57:215:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:346.311:354.23:242.44:48-1.47:215:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:226.04:192.35:30-1.17:215:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:174.311:09 AM5.55:152.26:09-0.77:215:06Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:584.411:58 AM4.96:122.26:48-0.27:215:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:404.512:514.27:152.27:250.47:215:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:224.61:533.68:262.08:031.07:215:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:064.73:123.19:461.88:421.67:215:10First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:504.84:522.811:061.59:272.17:205:11First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:354.96:362.912:131.17:205:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:215.07:543.01:040.67:205:13Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:055.18:453.21:470.37:205:14Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:475.39:223.412:162.82:24-0.17:195:15Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:285.59:533.51:052.82:58-0.37:195:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:065.610:223.61:502.73:31-0.67:195:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:435.710:503.82:322.64:03-0.77:185:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:215.711:193.93:152.54:34-0.77:185:19Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:005.611:494.13:592.35:05-0.67:175:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:405.34:462.25:37-0.47:175:21Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:204.311:25 AM4.95:372.06:10-0.17:165:22Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:544.512:164.46:341.86:440.47:165:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:314.81:193.87:401.67:201.07:155:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:145.02:393.38:561.38:011.57:155:25Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:035.24:222.910:180.88:522.07:145:26Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:595.56:103.011:340.310:002.47:135:27Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:595.77:333.212:39-0.37:135:29Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:005.98:293.51:34-0.77:125:30Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:576.09:123.812:322.62:22-1.07:115:31Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:516.19:504.01:352.43:06-1.27:105:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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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