36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

61°
H 63°
L 52°
SSW
17mph
High tide
5:34 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 5:34 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 5:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Nov 1803

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:346.54:212.66:02-1.26:385:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:063.911:21 AM6.15:102.96:59-0.96:395:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:203.912:145.76:083.27:59-0.66:405:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:343.91:165.27:243.39:02-0.36:415:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:394.02:304.79:003.310:050.16:425:14Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:304.23:524.210:362.911:010.46:435:13Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:104.45:114.011:512.411:480.76:445:13Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:434.66:223.812:471.96:465:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:104.87:243.812:281.11:331.46:475:11Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:345.08:183.71:021.52:120.96:485:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:565.29:083.71:311.82:470.56:495:09Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:195.49:553.71:592.23:210.26:505:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:435.510:413.72:262.53:56-0.16:515:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:095.611:283.72:532.84:31-0.26:525:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:375.63:223.05:09-0.36:535:06New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:183.610:08 AM5.53:523.15:50-0.46:545:05Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:133.610:43 AM5.44:253.36:34-0.36:555:05Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:133.611:23 AM5.25:073.47:21-0.36:565:04Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:123.612:115.06:063.48:10-0.26:575:03Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:003.81:124.67:323.49:010.06:585:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:364.02:294.39:143.29:510.26:595:02First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:084.33:583.910:432.610:390.67:005:02First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:394.85:263.811:531.811:241.07:015:01First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:105.36:473.712:510.97:025:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:455.88:003.812:081.41:430.07:035:00Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:216.39:063.812:521.82:32-0.77:045:00Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:016.610:073.91:372.23:21-1.27:055:00Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:436.711:063.92:222.54:10-1.57:064:59Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:276.73:102.84:59-1.67:074:59Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:033.910:13 AM6.54:022.95:49-1.47:084:59Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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