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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 5:56 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 1:07 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:123.49:575.34:38-0.13:402.25:498:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:583.410:265.45:12-0.44:132.45:498:22New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:443.45:48-0.64:472.65:498:23New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:333.56:26-0.75:232.85:488:24New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:253.57:06-0.76:052.95:488:24Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:085.23:183.57:49-0.76:563.05:488:25Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:525.04:103.68:35-0.68:023.15:488:25Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:444.74:563.89:23-0.59:252.95:488:26First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:484.45:384.110:14-0.210:542.65:488:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:064.06:164.511:050.15:488:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:323.76:534.912:132.011:55 AM0.45:478:27First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:583.57:315.41:201.212:430.85:478:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:163.58:095.82:170.41:311.35:478:28Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:273.68:506.23:09-0.42:181.65:488:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:313.79:316.43:59-1.03:062.05:488:29Full Moon15Tue
16Wed11:293.810:146.44:48-1.43:542.35:488:29Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:263.85:35-1.54:442.55:488:30Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:203.96:22-1.55:372.65:488:30Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:153.97:09-1.36:322.85:488:30Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:305.53:083.97:56-1.07:332.85:488:30Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:205.04:004.08:43-0.68:432.85:488:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:144.54:504.19:29-0.110:042.75:498:31Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:173.95:344.310:160.311:302.45:498:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:313.56:144.411:020.85:498:31Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:543.26:494.612:432.011:47 AM1.25:508:31Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:163.07:214.91:401.512:291.65:508:31Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:293.17:515.12:261.01:102.05:508:31Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:303.28:225.33:060.51:482.35:518:31Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:213.38:545.53:420.12:272.55:518:31Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:063.49:265.64:18-0.23:052.65:528:31New Moon30Wed
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 9:31 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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