36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

61°
H -°
L 51°
N
9mph
Low tide
12:49 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 10m at 12:49 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:25 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 5:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Oct 1800

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:204.89:165.02:550.23:121.26:105:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:455.010:034.73:270.63:550.96:115:57Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:115.110:504.43:571.14:360.76:125:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:355.211:404.14:251.65:170.56:135:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:015.24:512.15:590.56:135:53Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:363.811:28 AM5.15:172.66:450.66:145:51Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:453.511:58 AM4.95:443.07:370.76:155:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:163.412:364.76:123.38:410.86:165:48Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:294.59:520.86:175:47Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:263.62:434.48:513.610:580.76:185:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:573.84:064.310:433.511:520.56:195:44Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:193.95:164.411:493.16:205:43Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:384.16:164.612:340.412:382.76:215:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:574.37:084.71:100.31:202.16:225:40Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:174.67:584.71:420.42:011.56:225:38Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:395.08:494.72:130.62:440.96:235:37New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:045.49:404.62:440.93:280.36:245:36New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:335.710:354.43:161.34:14-0.26:255:34New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:056.011:354.13:501.85:03-0.56:265:33New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:416.14:252.25:57-0.76:275:32Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:443.911:23 AM6.15:042.76:55-0.76:285:31Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:043.712:135.95:503.18:00-0.66:295:29Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:353.71:155.56:543.49:11-0.56:305:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:563.92:325.28:333.510:21-0.36:315:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:554.13:584.910:233.211:23-0.26:325:26First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:374.35:204.711:482.76:335:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:124.66:314.512:160.012:512.16:345:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:424.97:334.41:010.31:421.56:355:22Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:095.18:294.31:390.72:280.96:365:21Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:355.39:214.12:131.13:090.56:375:20Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:595.410:104.02:431.63:470.26:385:19Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413745)

Common Questions About Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides

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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 20% 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 (20% 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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