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 (tomorrow) : 6:30 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 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 - Jun 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:583.67:214.712:432.112:240.55:498:22First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:173.57:525.11:391.31:070.85:498:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:293.68:255.62:300.51:501.25:498:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:353.69:026.03:19-0.32:331.55:498:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:383.79:426.44:08-1.03:181.95:488:24Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:393.810:256.54:58-1.54:052.25:488:25Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:393.85:48-1.84:552.45:488:25Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:393.86:39-1.85:502.65:488:26Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:006.22:403.97:31-1.76:512.85:488:26Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:535.73:414.08:24-1.38:032.85:488:27Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:525.24:384.19:18-0.99:272.85:488:27Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:584.55:304.310:12-0.410:592.55:478:28Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:144.06:164.511:050.15:478:28Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:373.56:564.712:232.011:55 AM0.65:478:28Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:003.37:314.91:301.512:411.15:488:29Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:163.28:025.12:240.91:221.65:488:29Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:223.28:325.23:080.52:002.05:488:29Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:193.39:005.43:460.12:352.35:488:30Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:083.49:295.44:22-0.23:092.65:488:30New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:533.49:595.54:56-0.43:432.75:488:30New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:353.55:31-0.54:192.95:488:31New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:173.56:06-0.64:562.95:498:31New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:593.56:42-0.65:363.05:498:31Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:433.67:19-0.66:223.15:498:31Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:175.13:253.77:56-0.57:153.15:508:31Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:594.84:053.88:36-0.38:213.05:508:31Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:504.54:424.09:160.09:412.85:508:31First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:524.05:174.39:580.311:042.45:518:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:113.65:524.710:420.75:518:31First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:413.36:285.212:191.711:28 AM1.25:518:31First Quarter30Thu
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 2:42 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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