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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 3:25 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 11:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:473.410:185.35:05-0.44:052.45:498:22New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:343.45:39-0.54:372.65:498:23New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:203.46:15-0.65:112.85:498:23New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:093.46:51-0.65:482.95:488:24Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:013.47:30-0.56:303.05:488:24Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:264.93:523.58:11-0.47:213.15:488:25Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:074.64:413.68:54-0.28:283.15:488:26Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:564.35:223.89:39-0.19:523.05:488:26First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:584.05:564.010:250.211:162.75:488:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:153.76:274.311:110.45:488:27First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:383.46:584.712:272.111:57 AM0.75:488:27First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:003.47:305.21:261.312:411.05:488:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:163.48:065.72:170.51:261.45:488:28Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:243.58:446.13:06-0.22:111.75:488:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:273.69:266.43:55-0.92:582.05:488:29Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:263.810:106.64:44-1.43:482.35:488:29Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:233.85:33-1.74:402.45:488:30Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:203.96:23-1.85:362.65:488:30Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:164.07:13-1.76:372.75:488:30Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:395.93:134.18:04-1.47:462.75:488:30Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:375.34:074.28:56-0.99:052.65:498:31Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:414.75:004.49:48-0.410:332.45:498:31Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:544.05:484.610:390.25:498:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:173.56:314.912:002.011:30 AM0.75:498:31Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:453.27:105.01:121.412:181.35:508:31Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:063.27:455.22:090.91:031.75:508:31Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:163.28:185.32:570.51:452.15:518:31Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:143.38:495.43:370.12:242.45:518:31Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:023.49:205.54:14-0.23:012.75:518:31Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:453.59:525.54:49-0.43:372.85:528:31New Moon30Sat
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 1:27 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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