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 1h 30m 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 - Apr 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:234.210:324.84:170.64:160.76:537:30New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:084.010:584.94:560.34:461.06:517:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:513.811:254.95:340.15:141.46:507:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:363.66:110.15:431.76:487:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:243.46:500.16:112.16:477:34Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:224.82:193.27:320.16:412.36:457:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:554.63:253.08:190.27:162.66:447:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:344.54:433.09:140.38:032.76:427:36Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:234.35:593.110:150.49:182.96:417:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:264.16:533.211:180.410:562.86:407:38First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:394.07:283.412:130.36:387:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:533.97:563.712:162.512:590.36:377:40First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:004.08:224.11:162.01:400.36:357:41Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:004.18:494.52:071.42:180.46:347:42Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:564.29:184.92:540.72:540.56:337:42Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:514.29:505.33:400.13:310.86:317:43Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:454.210:265.74:27-0.54:101.16:307:44Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:414.011:055.95:15-1.04:501.46:297:45Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:393.96:06-1.25:331.76:277:46Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:423.76:59-1.36:202.16:267:47Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:355.82:513.67:56-1.27:152.36:257:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:295.44:043.58:56-1.08:252.56:237:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:325.05:163.710:01-0.79:542.56:227:49Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:464.56:173.911:06-0.411:302.36:217:50Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:074.27:074.112:07-0.16:207:51Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:283.97:484.412:511.81:000.26:187:52Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:403.88:234.61:541.31:460.56:177:53Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:423.78:544.82:450.82:260.86:167:54Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:373.79:224.93:290.43:021.26:157:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:263.69:495.14:080.03:341.56:147:56New Moon30Tue
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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