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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 15m at 3:34 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:39 am (3.3 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 - Jun 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:005.03:273.98:17-0.68:132.65:498:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:504.54:204.09:04-0.29:262.65:498:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:484.05:104.19:520.210:482.45:498:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:553.55:554.210:400.65:488:24First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:133.26:344.412:052.111:28 AM1.05:488:24First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:333.07:104.61:081.612:131.35:488:25First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:453.07:424.81:581.212:561.65:488:25Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:473.18:145.02:400.71:351.85:488:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:403.28:455.23:180.32:142.05:488:26Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:263.39:175.43:54-0.12:512.25:488:27Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:093.59:505.64:30-0.43:302.35:478:27Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:503.610:255.65:07-0.74:102.45:478:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:323.65:44-0.84:532.55:478:28Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:163.76:23-0.95:392.55:488:29Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:003.97:04-0.96:322.55:488:29Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:285.32:464.07:46-0.87:332.55:488:29Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:194.93:334.28:30-0.58:442.45:488:30Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:204.44:214.59:17-0.110:062.15:488:30Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:333.95:094.810:070.311:301.75:488:30Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:593.55:565.211:000.85:488:30Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:293.36:435.512:441.011:55 AM1.25:498:31Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:533.37:305.81:470.412:501.65:498:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:053.58:166.12:42-0.21:451.95:498:31Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:053.69:016.23:32-0.72:372.15:498:31Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:583.89:456.24:18-1.03:292.25:508:31New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:463.910:296.05:02-1.14:192.35:508:31New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:324.05:45-1.15:082.45:508:31New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:164.06:25-0.95:582.45:518:31Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:594.17:04-0.76:492.55:518:31Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:365.02:424.17:43-0.37:432.55:528:31Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 7:06 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 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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