36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

64°
H -°
L 55°
W
9mph
Low tide
8:32 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 8:32 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Sep 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:025.09:555.73:40-0.43:451.05:386:37Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:375.310:505.34:180.04:400.75:396:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:155.611:494.74:560.55:360.45:406:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:565.75:351.16:360.35:416:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:544.212:405.76:161.77:410.35:416:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:123.81:305.57:012.38:540.45:426:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:453.52:305.37:572.810:120.45:436:28Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:243.53:395.19:153.111:260.45:446:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:423.74:515.010:463.15:456:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:323.95:575.012:270.312:012.95:456:24Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:084.06:525.01:160.212:562.65:466:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:374.17:395.01:550.31:412.35:476:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:014.28:205.02:290.42:192.05:486:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:234.48:584.92:580.52:551.75:496:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:444.59:364.73:230.73:311.55:496:16New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:054.710:144.53:481.04:071.25:506:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:274.810:544.34:121.34:451.05:516:13New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:515.011:384.04:361.75:250.95:526:12Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:185.05:012.06:080.85:536:10Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:293.711:48 AM5.15:262.46:590.85:546:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:333.412:255.15:532.77:580.75:546:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:583.31:145.06:273.09:070.75:556:05First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:383.32:185.07:243.210:190.55:566:04First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:533.53:355.09:063.211:220.25:576:02First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:363.74:525.110:463.05:586:01First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:094.06:025.212:150.012:012.55:585:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:394.47:055.31:01-0.11:021.95:595:58Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:114.88:045.31:430.01:561.26:005:56Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:435.39:005.22:230.22:490.66:015:55Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:185.79:575.03:010.63:400.16:025:53Full Moon30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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