36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

54°
H 70°
L 54°
N
2mph
High tide
10:42 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 4:53 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 10:42 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:183.05:014.79:501.64:597:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:462.95:404.912:041.410:37 AM1.94:597:38First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:043.06:185.112:541.011:26 AM2.24:597:38Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:063.16:555.31:370.512:142.45:007:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:543.37:325.52:160.11:002.55:017:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:353.58:105.72:53-0.21:442.55:017:37Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:133.68:495.93:29-0.52:292.55:027:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:493.89:285.94:06-0.83:152.45:027:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:273.910:115.84:43-0.94:042.45:037:36Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:054.15:21-0.94:562.35:037:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:454.36:00-0.75:532.25:047:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:284.66:40-0.46:572.05:057:35Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:424.72:134.87:230.18:101.85:057:35Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:494.13:025.18:080.69:311.55:067:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:113.63:535.38:581.110:511.05:077:34Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:453.34:475.69:541.65:077:33Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:183.35:415.812:030.510:57 AM2.05:087:33Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:353.46:336.01:040.012:002.25:097:32Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:363.67:246.11:57-0.41:002.35:107:32Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:253.88:116.12:44-0.71:552.45:107:31Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:084.08:566.03:27-0.82:462.35:117:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:474.19:385.84:07-0.83:342.35:127:30New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:244.210:195.54:44-0.64:202.25:137:29New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:004.35:19-0.35:062.25:137:28Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:354.35:530.05:532.25:147:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:114.46:250.46:442.25:157:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:254.31:494.46:570.87:412.15:167:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:163.82:294.57:301.38:472.05:177:25First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:193.43:124.68:061.710:021.85:177:24First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:413.13:584.78:472.111:141.55:187:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:173.04:464.99:392.45:197:22First Quarter31Mon
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 100% 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 (100% 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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