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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 9:45 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:375.03:093.97:58-0.37:402.95:528:31Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:204.63:524.08:360.08:432.85:538:31Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:084.14:334.19:160.49:582.75:538:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:063.75:134.29:560.811:192.45:548:31Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:203.35:504.510:381.25:548:31Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:463.16:254.712:312.011:22 AM1.65:558:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:123.07:005.01:271.512:071.95:558:30Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:253.17:355.32:130.912:522.15:568:30Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:253.38:125.62:540.41:382.35:578:29Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:153.48:515.93:34-0.12:242.55:578:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:003.69:316.14:14-0.63:102.55:588:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:433.810:146.24:55-0.93:582.55:588:28New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:263.95:36-1.24:492.55:598:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:104.16:19-1.25:432.46:008:27Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:544.27:02-1.16:422.46:008:27Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:385.72:414.47:46-0.87:482.36:018:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:355.13:294.78:32-0.39:022.16:028:26Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:414.54:184.99:190.210:251.86:038:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:003.95:085.210:100.811:481.36:038:25First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:323.55:595.511:051.46:048:24First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:073.36:485.71:020.712:031.96:058:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:313.47:375.82:040.21:012.36:068:23Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:383.68:235.92:56-0.21:572.56:068:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:303.79:065.93:43-0.52:492.66:078:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:143.99:475.94:25-0.63:352.66:088:20Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:523.910:265.85:04-0.74:192.66:098:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:274.05:40-0.65:002.66:108:19Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:014.06:14-0.45:412.66:108:18Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:344.06:47-0.26:232.56:118:17Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:185.02:084.17:200.17:092.56:128:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:584.62:434.17:520.58:022.56:138:15Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1:33 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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