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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 9:47 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 3:51 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:013.56:02-0.85:082.65:498:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:433.56:38-0.75:492.75:498:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:263.67:15-0.56:332.85:498:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:254.83:093.67:52-0.37:242.85:488:24Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:054.53:513.78:29-0.18:262.85:488:24Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:514.14:323.89:080.29:392.75:488:25First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:473.75:104.09:470.610:592.45:488:25First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:583.35:454.310:280.95:488:26First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:223.06:194.612:111.911:11 AM1.35:488:26First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:482.96:535.01:101.311:56 AM1.65:488:27Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:053.07:295.41:590.712:421.95:488:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:103.28:085.72:440.01:302.15:478:28Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:063.48:506.13:29-0.62:182.25:488:28Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:563.59:356.34:13-1.13:092.35:488:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:453.710:216.44:58-1.54:012.45:488:29Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:333.95:44-1.64:572.35:488:29Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:214.06:30-1.65:562.35:488:30Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:016.02:094.27:16-1.47:002.35:488:30Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:565.52:594.48:03-1.08:122.25:488:30Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:574.93:484.68:50-0.59:321.95:488:30Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:074.24:384.99:390.110:581.65:498:31Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:303.65:285.110:300.85:498:31Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:033.26:165.312:191.111:23 AM1.45:498:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:353.17:025.51:280.612:171.95:498:31Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:543.27:465.62:250.11:112.25:508:31Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:573.48:275.73:13-0.32:012.55:508:31Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:463.59:065.73:56-0.52:472.65:508:31Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:273.69:435.64:34-0.63:302.75:518:31New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:043.65:09-0.64:102.75:518:31New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:373.75:42-0.64:502.75:528:31New 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 6:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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