36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

61°
H 72°
L 55°
NNW
3mph
High tide
6:32 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 9:16 am (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 6:32 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Aug 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:323.34:425.09:511.811:561.15:127:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:083.35:305.110:482.35:137:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:303.46:155.212:550.711:45 AM2.65:147:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:303.56:585.31:430.412:372.75:147:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:143.67:375.42:240.11:232.85:157:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:503.78:155.53:000.02:042.85:167:11Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:213.88:505.63:34-0.22:422.75:177:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:503.99:255.54:06-0.23:202.65:187:09New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:203.910:005.54:36-0.23:582.55:197:07New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:494.010:365.35:07-0.14:382.45:197:06New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:194.15:370.05:222.35:207:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:514.36:070.36:102.25:217:04Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:244.46:390.67:062.15:227:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:494.22:014.67:121.18:121.95:237:02Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:543.72:434.87:491.59:271.65:247:01First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:183.43:315.18:342.010:441.15:246:59First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:573.24:265.49:312.311:530.55:256:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:293.45:235.710:412.65:266:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:383.66:216.012:520.011:51 AM2.65:276:56Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:303.97:176.21:45-0.512:552.55:286:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:144.18:106.42:33-0.91:542.35:296:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:544.39:026.43:18-1.02:492.05:296:52Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:344.59:536.24:02-1.03:431.85:306:50Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:134.710:445.84:44-0.74:371.65:316:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:524.811:365.35:25-0.35:321.55:326:48Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:334.96:050.26:291.45:336:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:324.71:154.96:450.87:321.45:336:45Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:354.12:004.97:261.58:411.45:346:43Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:533.62:494.88:122.19:581.35:356:42Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:263.43:444.89:082.511:131.15:366:41Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:033.44:424.810:182.85:376:39Third Quarter31Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (45% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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