36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

50°
H 68°
L 52°
NE
3mph
High tide
9:51 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 4:41 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 9:51 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Nov 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:355.910:474.43:191.44:22-0.46:385:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:095.911:464.23:581.95:09-0.66:395:17New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:455.84:362.35:57-0.56:405:16Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:494.011:22 AM5.55:172.86:47-0.46:415:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:583.812:035.26:033.17:40-0.16:425:14Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:143.812:514.87:013.48:380.16:445:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:283.91:524.48:263.59:390.46:455:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:274.03:084.110:083.310:370.56:465:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:094.14:273.911:283.011:280.66:475:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:404.35:373.912:232.56:485:10First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:064.56:383.912:110.81:052.16:495:09Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:294.77:303.912:471.01:421.66:505:08Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:524.98:193.91:201.22:181.16:515:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:155.29:064.01:511.42:530.66:525:07Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:405.49:523.92:211.73:290.26:535:06Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:065.610:413.92:522.04:07-0.26:545:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:365.811:333.93:242.34:48-0.46:555:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:105.93:592.65:32-0.66:565:04Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:303.810:48 AM5.84:382.96:20-0.76:575:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:343.811:32 AM5.75:243.17:13-0.66:585:03Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:433.812:255.46:253.38:11-0.56:595:02Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:483.91:305.07:473.39:11-0.37:005:02Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:434.22:494.69:253.110:11-0.17:015:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:284.54:154.310:552.611:060.27:025:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:084.95:394.112:071.97:035:00Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:445.26:554.01:061.17:045:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:195.68:034.012:430.91:580.47:055:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:545.99:054.01:251.32:45-0.27:064:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:286.110:024.02:061.83:31-0.67:074:59New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:036.110:584.02:462.24:14-0.87:084:59New Moon30Thu
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 100% 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 (100% 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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