36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

58°
H 68°
L 53°
NNE
1mph
Low tide
4:54 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 32m at 4:54 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:08 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Aug 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:524.911:285.45:21-0.75:271.55:197:22Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:355.16:01-0.26:291.45:207:21Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:264.81:195.26:430.47:351.35:217:20Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:314.12:075.27:251.18:491.25:227:19Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:493.62:595.28:111.710:101.05:237:18Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:233.33:545.29:052.211:260.85:247:17Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:033.24:525.210:102.65:247:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:233.45:485.212:300.511:21 AM2.85:257:15Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:173.66:395.31:220.312:222.85:267:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:553.77:235.42:050.11:122.75:277:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:263.88:045.42:420.01:552.65:287:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:533.98:415.43:140.02:342.45:297:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:184.09:165.33:430.03:122.35:297:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:434.19:525.24:110.13:502.15:307:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:084.310:285.04:380.34:301.95:317:07New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:344.411:074.75:050.55:121.85:327:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:024.65:310.85:571.75:337:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:324.75:591.26:481.65:347:03Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:403.91:074.96:281.67:481.45:347:02Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:453.51:505.07:012.08:591.25:357:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:093.22:425.27:422.410:150.95:366:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:503.13:435.38:412.711:250.55:376:58First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:183.34:495.510:032.85:386:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:173.55:545.812:250.011:26 AM2.75:396:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:013.96:556.01:17-0.312:352.45:396:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:394.27:516.12:04-0.61:372.05:406:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:164.58:456.02:47-0.62:331.65:416:51Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:524.99:375.83:28-0.53:271.25:426:50Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:295.110:305.54:08-0.24:210.95:436:48Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:075.311:245.04:470.25:150.75:436:47Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:465.45:260.86:100.75:446:45Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 99% 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 (99% 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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