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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 9:09 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:084.112:104.36:272.26:540.57:105:32Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:434.21:003.87:242.17:280.97:095:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:214.42:073.48:331.98:071.37:085:35First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:044.63:373.19:521.58:541.77:075:36First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:534.95:193.011:091.09:542.17:065:37First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:465.26:483.112:140.47:055:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:415.57:523.41:09-0.27:045:39Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:365.88:433.712:092.31:59-0.87:035:40Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:306.19:274.01:112.22:46-1.27:025:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:226.310:084.22:092.03:31-1.47:015:42Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:136.210:494.43:041.84:14-1.47:005:43Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:036.011:304.63:581.64:56-1.16:595:44Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:545.64:531.45:38-0.76:585:45Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:124.711:47 AM5.15:491.36:19-0.26:575:46Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:554.812:444.46:491.27:010.46:565:47Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:404.81:493.87:551.27:441.16:555:48Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:294.83:093.39:091.18:331.76:545:49Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:224.74:463.110:291.09:322.26:525:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:184.76:253.111:420.710:442.56:515:51Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:164.77:383.312:430.46:505:52Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:104.88:253.51:310.26:495:54Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:584.99:003.612:502.62:110.06:485:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:405.09:293.71:362.42:46-0.26:465:56Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:195.09:553.82:152.33:18-0.26:455:57Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:555.110:213.92:512.13:48-0.36:445:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:305.010:464.03:271.94:17-0.26:425:59New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:054.911:124.14:031.74:46-0.16:415:59New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:424.711:404.34:421.55:150.26:406:00New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:224.45:231.45:440.56:386:01Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 12:58 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 96% 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 (96% 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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