36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

51°
H 69°
L 52°
NE
3mph
High tide
9:23 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 3:58 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 25m at 9:23 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 1817

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:243.96:16-1.25:392.84:587:38Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:114.07:01-0.96:422.84:597:38Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:264.92:564.17:44-0.47:532.74:597:38Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:214.33:394.28:260.19:142.65:007:38Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:263.74:194.49:070.710:382.25:007:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:453.34:564.69:481.311:501.75:017:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:173.05:314.810:301.85:017:37Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:492.96:045.012:471.211:12 AM2.25:027:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:053.16:385.21:320.711:55 AM2.55:027:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:043.27:135.42:120.312:392.85:037:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:513.47:485.62:49-0.11:222.95:047:36Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:313.58:255.83:26-0.42:043.05:047:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:073.69:035.94:02-0.62:463.05:057:35New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:433.69:415.94:38-0.83:292.95:067:34New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:183.75:14-0.94:152.95:067:34New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:543.85:51-0.95:062.85:077:33Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:304.06:28-0.76:042.75:087:33Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:074.27:05-0.47:112.55:087:32Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:484.62:464.67:440.18:282.25:097:32First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:564.03:264.98:240.79:521.75:107:31First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:223.54:105.39:081.311:111.05:117:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:043.24:575.69:571.95:117:30First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:463.25:466.012:200.310:54 AM2.45:127:29Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:083.46:376.21:19-0.311:56 AM2.75:137:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:103.67:286.42:12-0.812:582.85:147:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:593.88:186.43:01-1.11:562.85:157:27Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:413.99:066.33:46-1.22:512.75:157:26Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:204.09:526.14:29-1.23:432.65:167:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:584.110:375.85:09-1.04:332.55:177:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:354.15:47-0.75:242.55:187:24Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:114.26:23-0.26:182.45:197:23Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 98% 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 (98% 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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