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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 7:59 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Mar 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:535.510:435.03:440.84:22-0.66:376:02New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:455.211:235.24:370.55:02-0.26:366:03New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:414.85:320.35:430.36:356:04Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:055.312:424.26:310.26:270.86:336:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:525.31:523.77:350.27:151.46:326:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:445.23:163.48:470.28:121.96:306:07First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:445.04:503.310:050.29:252.36:296:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:514.86:153.411:200.110:512.46:286:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:014.77:183.612:240.06:266:10First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:074.78:033.812:062.31:17-0.16:256:11Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:034.78:383.91:052.12:00-0.16:236:12Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:514.79:084.01:531.82:370.06:226:12Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:334.710:344.23:341.64:090.17:207:13Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:114.610:594.34:101.34:370.37:197:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:484.511:234.44:461.15:040.57:177:15Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:254.311:484.45:210.95:300.87:167:16Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:034.15:570.85:561.07:147:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:144.512:443.86:350.76:231.37:137:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:424.51:303.57:170.76:511.77:117:19Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:134.52:253.28:040.77:222.07:107:20Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:494.53:353.09:000.78:002.37:087:21Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:354.45:002.910:050.68:552.57:077:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:334.46:223.111:140.410:192.67:057:22Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:444.47:203.312:170.27:047:23Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:564.58:023.61:12-0.17:027:24Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:034.78:384.01:012.12:00-0.37:017:25Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:044.99:134.42:011.62:44-0.47:007:26Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:015.09:494.82:551.03:26-0.36:587:27Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:565.010:265.23:460.44:07-0.16:577:28New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:504.911:045.44:38-0.14:480.26:557:29New Moon30Wed
31Thu11:454.611:445.65:29-0.45:300.66:547:29New Moon31Thu
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 11:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (85% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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