36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

52°
H -°
L 49°
NE
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 3h 33m 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 - Oct 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:054.88:505.52:37-0.22:441.26:105:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:375.29:445.43:160.03:340.76:115:57New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:115.510:405.13:540.44:260.26:115:56New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:485.711:404.74:320.95:20-0.16:125:54Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:275.85:121.56:18-0.26:135:53Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:474.312:115.85:552.17:19-0.26:145:51Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:063.91:025.66:442.68:28-0.16:155:50Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:373.82:035.37:493.09:410.06:165:49First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:093.93:165.09:203.210:530.06:175:47First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:194.14:354.810:573.111:560.16:185:46First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:084.35:474.712:122.86:195:44Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:454.46:484.712:480.11:072.46:195:43Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:154.57:404.71:320.31:512.06:205:41Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:404.68:254.62:080.52:291.66:215:40Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:034.79:074.52:390.73:041.36:225:39Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:244.89:474.43:071.03:381.06:235:37Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:454.910:274.23:331.44:120.86:245:36Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:075.011:114.03:581.74:470.66:255:35Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:315.111:583.84:242.15:240.56:265:33Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:565.14:502.46:050.56:275:32Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:543.611:25 AM5.05:182.86:510.56:285:31Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:043.512:004.95:493.17:450.56:295:30Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:313.512:454.86:313.38:470.56:305:28Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:563.61:474.67:453.59:530.46:315:27Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:493.83:064.59:323.410:540.36:325:26Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:244.04:284.511:003.111:470.16:335:25Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:534.35:424.612:052.56:345:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:214.66:484.712:330.112:591.86:355:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:505.17:494.81:150.21:501.16:365:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:225.58:484.81:550.52:390.46:375:20New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:555.99:464.72:350.83:29-0.36:385:19New Moon31Fri
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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