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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 12m at 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:24 am (3.0 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 - Jun 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:383.45:40-0.64:372.65:498:22New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:193.46:14-0.65:152.75:498:22New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:003.56:50-0.65:562.85:498:23Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:423.57:26-0.56:432.85:488:24Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:334.83:243.68:03-0.47:392.85:488:24Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:164.54:043.88:41-0.18:472.75:488:25Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:094.14:414.09:210.210:072.55:488:25First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:163.75:184.310:040.511:262.05:488:26First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:393.35:554.710:490.95:488:26First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:093.16:335.212:361.311:37 AM1.35:488:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:353.17:155.61:350.612:271.65:478:27Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:503.37:596.12:28-0.21:191.95:478:28Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:543.48:456.43:18-0.92:132.15:478:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:503.69:336.64:07-1.43:072.25:478:28Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:433.810:226.54:56-1.74:022.35:488:29Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:333.95:44-1.85:002.35:488:29Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:234.06:31-1.75:592.35:488:29Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:036.02:124.27:17-1.47:022.35:488:30Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:575.43:014.38:03-0.98:122.35:488:30Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:544.73:504.58:49-0.39:292.15:488:30Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:004.04:384.69:350.310:531.95:488:31Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:173.55:244.810:220.95:498:31Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:463.16:085.012:141.511:10 AM1.55:498:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:183.06:505.11:211.011:59 AM1.95:498:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:393.07:295.22:140.612:482.35:508:31Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:413.28:065.32:590.21:342.55:508:31Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:293.38:425.43:38-0.12:172.75:508:31Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:093.49:175.54:13-0.32:582.75:518:31Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:433.59:525.64:47-0.53:382.75:518:31New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:163.65:20-0.64:182.75:528:31New Moon30Sun
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 5:14 am — 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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