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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 4:12 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Feb 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:084.77:033.012:320.97:105:33Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:564.98:043.21:200.57:095:34Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:405.08:473.412:132.62:000.27:085:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:215.19:213.51:022.52:36-0.17:075:36Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:595.39:513.71:452.53:09-0.37:065:37Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:355.410:203.82:252.43:41-0.47:055:38New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:115.410:493.93:042.24:13-0.57:045:39New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:485.411:194.13:432.14:45-0.57:035:40New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:265.211:504.24:251.95:17-0.37:025:41New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:074.95:101.85:50-0.17:015:42Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:244.411:53 AM4.65:591.76:240.37:005:43Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:004.512:474.16:561.57:020.76:595:44Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:424.71:553.68:031.37:441.26:585:45First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:304.93:213.29:201.18:351.76:575:47First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:245.05:023.110:410.79:392.16:565:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:255.26:323.211:530.210:552.36:555:49First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:275.47:393.512:54-0.36:535:50Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:275.68:293.812:072.31:46-0.76:525:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:245.89:124.01:112.12:33-0.96:515:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:165.89:514.32:081.93:17-1.06:505:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:055.710:284.43:001.63:57-0.96:485:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:525.511:054.53:491.44:36-0.66:475:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:385.211:414.64:381.25:12-0.36:465:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:244.75:261.25:480.26:455:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:174.612:134.26:151.16:220.76:435:58Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:544.61:063.77:081.26:571.26:425:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:344.52:113.38:071.27:351.76:416:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:184.43:333.09:161.28:202.26:396:01Third Quarter28Wed
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 7:48 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 91% 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 (91% 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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