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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 7:23 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Aug 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:274.09:266.53:49-1.03:062.26:138:15Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:074.310:176.44:33-1.14:041.96:148:14Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:474.611:096.15:16-1.05:011.76:158:13Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:274.85:58-0.85:581.56:168:12Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:025.61:095.06:39-0.36:571.36:168:11Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:575.11:535.27:190.28:001.36:178:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:574.42:385.28:010.99:091.26:188:09Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:083.83:285.28:451.510:251.26:198:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:333.44:225.29:342.111:441.06:208:07Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:113.35:195.110:342.56:208:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:413.36:175.112:550.711:45 AM2.76:218:04Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:463.57:115.21:530.512:522.86:228:03Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:303.67:595.32:390.31:472.86:238:02Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:033.88:415.33:180.22:322.66:248:01Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:313.99:205.43:520.13:122.56:257:59Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:574.09:565.44:230.13:502.36:257:58New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:224.110:325.34:510.14:282.16:267:57New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:474.311:085.15:190.25:071.96:277:56New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:134.45:460.45:481.86:287:54New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:414.66:130.76:311.66:297:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:274.51:104.76:411.07:191.56:307:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:144.11:444.97:101.48:151.46:307:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:123.72:235.07:421.89:191.26:317:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:263.43:125.18:202.210:341.06:327:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:003.24:115.29:132.511:480.66:337:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:343.35:175.410:282.86:347:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:453.56:245.612:540.211:53 AM2.76:357:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:353.87:275.81:49-0.11:072.56:357:42Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:164.18:266.02:38-0.42:112.16:367:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:534.59:216.03:23-0.53:091.76:377:39Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:304.810:135.84:05-0.54:031.36:387:38Full Moon31Sun
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 11:07 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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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