36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

59°
H 65°
L 48°
WNW
5mph
High tide
10:57 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 6:15 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 10:57 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:27 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Aug 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:544.42:244.57:310.68:172.15:197:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:543.93:094.68:101.29:322.05:207:21First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:073.43:554.78:531.710:491.75:217:20First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:373.24:414.89:422.111:561.35:227:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:113.15:274.910:382.55:237:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:263.36:125.112:501.011:35 AM2.75:237:17Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:203.46:535.31:340.612:272.75:247:16Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:003.67:335.42:130.31:132.75:257:15Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:333.78:115.62:490.01:552.65:267:14Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:053.98:495.73:23-0.22:362.55:277:12Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:354.09:275.73:57-0.43:182.45:287:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:074.110:075.64:31-0.44:012.25:287:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:394.310:495.45:05-0.34:472.15:297:09Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:144.55:40-0.15:381.95:307:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:514.76:160.26:351.85:317:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:304.61:334.96:550.77:411.65:327:05Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:354.12:195.17:371.28:571.45:337:04Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:573.73:115.38:261.710:171.05:347:03Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:333.44:095.59:252.211:330.55:347:02Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:073.55:105.710:352.55:357:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:213.76:095.912:370.011:46 AM2.65:366:59Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:173.97:066.01:32-0.312:502.55:376:58Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:024.17:586.12:20-0.61:472.35:386:56Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:424.38:476.03:05-0.62:392.15:396:55New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:194.49:335.83:46-0.63:281.95:396:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:544.510:185.54:24-0.34:151.85:406:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:294.611:025.25:010.05:021.75:416:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:034.65:350.45:491.65:426:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:384.66:090.96:381.65:436:48Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:374.21:154.66:421.47:331.65:436:47Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:353.81:554.67:171.98:371.65:446:45Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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