36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

50°
H 72°
L 51°
NNE
3mph
Low tide
5:44 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 5:44 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:533.06:265.012:591.211:37 AM2.04:587:38Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:023.16:575.31:410.712:172.24:597:38Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:583.27:305.52:200.212:582.54:597:38Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:473.48:055.82:57-0.21:392.65:007:38Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:313.58:425.93:35-0.62:222.75:007:37New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:133.69:226.04:14-0.93:062.85:017:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:553.710:046.04:53-1.13:532.85:017:37New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:373.85:34-1.14:442.85:027:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:204.06:16-1.15:422.75:027:36Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:044.26:58-0.86:482.65:037:36Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:335.12:484.47:42-0.48:052.45:047:36Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:384.53:324.78:270.19:302.05:047:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:563.94:175.19:150.710:531.45:057:35First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:283.45:035.410:061.35:067:35First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:063.35:505.812:060.711:00 AM1.85:067:34Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:333.36:366.01:070.111:56 AM2.25:077:34Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:443.57:226.22:00-0.512:512.55:087:33Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:403.78:076.22:49-0.81:452.75:087:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:283.88:516.23:34-1.02:352.75:097:32Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:103.99:346.04:16-1.03:242.75:107:31Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:493.910:155.84:55-0.94:102.75:117:31Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:274.05:33-0.74:562.75:117:30Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:044.06:09-0.45:442.75:127:29Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:414.16:44-0.16:362.65:137:29Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:194.62:174.17:180.47:352.65:147:28Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:084.12:544.37:520.88:462.45:147:27Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:083.63:324.48:271.310:052.15:157:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:293.24:114.69:051.811:201.75:167:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:073.04:514.89:492.25:177:25Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:433.05:335.112:201.310:40 AM2.55:187:24Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:553.26:155.31:080.711:35 AM2.85:197:23Waning Crescent31Thu
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 10% 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 Waxing Crescent (10% 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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