36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

68°
H 70°
L 51°
WNW
16mph
Low tide
5:07 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 5:07 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:25 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Feb 1838

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:135.34:423.010:300.79:062.17:175:40First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:055.46:433.011:490.310:102.67:165:41First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:025.48:133.312:55-0.17:165:42Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:595.59:073.51:49-0.57:155:43Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:535.59:453.612:393.02:34-0.77:145:44Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:425.510:153.71:362.93:14-0.77:135:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:245.510:423.72:222.83:48-0.77:125:46Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:035.411:063.83:022.64:19-0.67:115:47Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:395.311:303.83:392.44:48-0.57:105:48Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:145.111:533.94:172.25:14-0.27:095:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:494.84:562.15:380.17:085:51Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:174.011:26 AM4.45:381.96:020.57:075:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:414.212:073.96:241.86:240.97:065:53Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:074.312:573.47:171.76:451.47:045:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:364.42:053.08:201.57:061.97:035:55Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:104.63:512.69:361.27:262.47:025:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:544.710:560.87:015:57Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:514.912:040.37:005:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:555.18:343.212:59-0.36:595:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:595.48:583.41:46-0.86:576:00Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:585.89:253.612:362.82:29-1.26:566:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:536.09:533.91:372.53:10-1.46:556:02Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:456.110:244.22:342.03:49-1.46:546:03New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:375.910:564.53:281.64:27-1.16:526:04New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:295.511:304.94:241.15:04-0.76:516:05New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:245.05:210.85:410.06:506:06Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:065.112:244.36:200.56:170.76:486:07Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:465.31:363.67:250.46:541.46:476:08Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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