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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 20m at 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:284.05:41-0.85:002.56:138:15New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:034.26:18-0.85:502.36:148:14Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:414.36:56-0.66:462.26:158:13Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:405.32:204.67:34-0.27:482.06:168:12Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:374.83:034.88:140.39:001.86:178:11Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:444.23:495.18:570.910:191.46:178:09First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:073.74:395.39:451.511:411.06:188:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:463.45:335.610:412.06:198:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:253.46:295.812:540.411:47 AM2.46:208:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:443.67:246.01:57-0.112:552.76:218:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:423.88:176.12:51-0.51:572.76:228:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:284.09:076.13:39-0.72:532.66:228:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:074.19:536.04:22-0.83:442.56:238:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:434.210:375.95:02-0.74:312.46:248:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:174.25:39-0.55:162.26:257:59Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:494.36:14-0.26:002.16:267:58Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:214.36:470.26:452.16:277:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:414.81:544.47:190.67:342.06:277:55Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:274.32:284.47:501.18:292.06:287:54Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:203.83:054.58:221.69:331.96:297:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:293.43:464.58:572.110:481.76:307:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:013.24:324.69:392.56:317:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:453.25:244.712:041.410:37 AM2.86:327:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:073.36:184.91:061.111:46 AM3.06:327:47Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:593.57:095.21:560.712:503.06:337:46Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:363.77:575.42:390.31:442.96:347:45Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:073.98:425.73:18-0.12:312.76:357:43Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:364.09:265.93:55-0.33:172.46:367:42New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:064.210:115.94:31-0.54:032.16:367:40New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:384.510:585.85:07-0.54:521.86:377:39New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:114.75:44-0.35:431.56:387:38New Moon31Tue
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 2:54 pm — 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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