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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 2:31 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 10:25 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Mar 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:484.71:063.97:031.06:561.16:376:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:284.62:143.48:041.07:351.76:356:03Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:114.53:423.09:151.08:212.26:346:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:014.45:263.010:320.99:242.66:326:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:594.46:543.111:430.710:462.76:316:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:004.47:483.312:390.46:306:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:584.58:243.51:250.26:286:08Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:484.69:533.612:512.63:030.07:277:09Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:334.810:183.82:342.33:37-0.27:257:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:134.910:433.93:132.04:08-0.37:247:11Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:525.011:084.13:511.84:38-0.27:227:12Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:304.911:334.24:291.55:08-0.17:217:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:104.85:091.25:370.17:207:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:004.411:53 AM4.65:510.96:080.47:187:15Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:294.612:414.26:370.76:400.87:177:16Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:024.81:373.87:290.57:141.37:157:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:404.92:463.48:280.47:531.87:147:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:254.94:123.29:360.38:422.27:127:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:204.95:523.110:520.19:542.57:117:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:274.97:183.312:07-0.27:097:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:414.98:163.61:12-0.57:087:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:535.08:593.912:512.42:07-0.77:067:22Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:575.19:364.21:582.12:55-0.87:057:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:555.210:114.42:541.63:39-0.77:037:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:475.110:444.63:451.24:18-0.57:027:25New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:374.911:164.84:330.84:56-0.17:007:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:264.611:474.85:180.55:310.36:597:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:144.36:040.36:050.86:577:27New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:194.91:053.96:490.26:381.36:567:28Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:514.82:023.67:360.37:121.86:547:29Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:264.63:103.38:270.47:492.26:537:30Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:28 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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