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 (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 8:50 pm (6.5 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 - Feb 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:135.24:142.45:22-0.47:095:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:093.810:47 AM5.04:532.45:51-0.17:085:34Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:393.911:24 AM4.75:352.36:200.17:075:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:094.012:044.36:232.26:490.57:065:36Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:414.112:513.87:182.17:180.97:055:38Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:154.31:543.48:241.97:511.47:045:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:534.53:213.09:411.68:301.97:035:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:374.75:092.810:581.19:222.37:025:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:285.06:483.012:040.57:015:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:225.37:553.21:00-0.27:005:43Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:185.78:433.51:50-0.76:595:44Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:136.09:243.812:492.52:36-1.26:585:45Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:066.210:034.01:492.33:21-1.56:575:46New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:576.310:414.22:452.04:04-1.56:565:47New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:496.211:194.53:401.74:46-1.36:555:48New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:405.811:594.74:351.55:28-1.06:545:49Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:345.35:331.36:08-0.46:525:50Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:414.812:324.66:331.16:490.26:515:51Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:244.91:393.97:401.07:321.06:505:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:114.93:013.48:540.98:191.66:495:53First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:024.94:423.110:160.79:162.26:475:54First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:584.86:273.111:340.510:292.66:465:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:584.87:443.312:380.26:455:56First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:564.88:333.51:300.06:445:57Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:484.99:093.612:482.72:12-0.26:425:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:345.09:373.71:362.52:49-0.36:415:59Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:155.010:023.82:162.43:21-0.36:406:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:525.110:263.92:522.13:51-0.36:386:01Full Moon28Sun
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 12:32 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 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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