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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 57m at 5:22 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:34 pm (3.5 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 - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:424.23:194.28:240.99:042.46:148:14Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:363.73:574.48:581.310:172.26:148:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:473.34:384.59:361.711:341.96:158:12Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:183.15:224.810:212.16:168:11Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:543.16:075.012:421.411:15 AM2.46:178:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:123.26:535.31:360.912:132.66:188:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:083.47:405.72:230.41:112.76:188:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:533.78:276.03:06-0.12:052.66:198:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:323.99:146.23:48-0.62:572.56:208:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:104.110:026.34:29-0.93:492.36:218:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:484.310:506.35:11-1.04:412.06:228:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:274.55:52-0.95:361.86:238:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:084.76:34-0.66:341.66:238:01Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:355.61:514.97:16-0.27:371.56:248:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:345.02:385.17:590.48:471.36:257:59Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:434.33:285.28:451.010:041.16:267:58First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:063.84:235.39:371.711:250.86:277:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:433.55:215.410:392.26:287:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:193.56:215.512:410.511:50 AM2.66:287:54First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:343.77:185.51:440.21:002.76:297:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:293.98:095.62:37-0.12:002.76:307:51Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:114.08:565.63:23-0.22:502.66:317:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:454.19:375.64:03-0.23:332.56:327:48Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:154.110:155.54:38-0.24:112.36:337:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:424.210:515.35:100.04:482.26:337:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:094.25:400.25:252.16:347:44Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:364.36:090.46:032.06:357:43Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:044.81:034.46:370.76:441.96:367:41Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:444.51:334.47:061.17:301.86:377:40Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:294.12:054.57:351.58:231.86:377:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:243.72:414.58:061.99:251.76:387:37Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:58 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 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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