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 3h 20m at 4:42 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:55 pm (5.5 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 - Jan 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:054.53:113.510:052.49:360.97:215:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:474.64:413.211:262.010:231.47:215:03First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:264.86:123.012:291.47:215:03First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:015.07:333.11:180.97:215:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:345.28:363.21:590.57:215:05Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:075.39:263.412:352.62:350.17:215:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:405.510:073.51:162.73:10-0.37:215:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:145.610:453.61:552.83:44-0.57:215:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:485.711:203.72:342.94:19-0.77:215:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:235.811:563.73:132.94:53-0.87:215:10Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:005.73:542.95:28-0.87:205:11Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:323.810:38 AM5.64:382.86:04-0.87:205:12Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:093.911:20 AM5.35:272.86:41-0.57:205:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:464.012:074.96:252.77:18-0.27:205:14Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:244.21:044.47:342.57:580.37:195:15Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:044.52:163.88:542.28:400.87:195:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:464.83:483.310:191.69:281.47:195:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:315.25:323.111:360.910:221.97:185:18Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:185.67:083.212:400.27:185:19Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:075.98:223.41:36-0.57:185:20Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:586.29:193.612:242.52:27-1.07:175:21Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:476.410:073.81:242.63:14-1.47:165:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:366.410:504.02:202.63:59-1.57:165:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:246.311:314.13:142.54:42-1.47:155:24New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:116.04:062.45:23-1.27:155:25New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:114.110:57 AM5.64:582.36:02-0.87:145:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:514.211:43 AM5.15:512.36:40-0.37:135:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:304.312:324.56:492.27:160.27:135:28Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:104.31:273.87:532.17:520.87:125:29Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:504.42:373.39:082.08:301.47:115:30First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:324.54:112.910:311.79:112.07:105:32First Quarter31Mon
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 7:48 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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