36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

65°
H -°
L 54°
WNW
10mph
High tide
11:51 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:09 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 11:51 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:324.53:564.28:43-0.39:202.34:497:21First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:464.14:454.59:380.010:441.84:497:22First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:103.75:314.910:330.411:561.24:497:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:353.56:155.311:270.74:487:23Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:543.56:575.612:570.512:181.14:487:23Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:033.67:385.81:51-0.11:071.44:487:24Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:053.78:196.02:40-0.61:551.74:487:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:003.79:006.03:27-1.02:422.04:487:25Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:523.89:405.94:11-1.13:292.24:477:26Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:413.810:215.74:54-1.14:152.34:477:26Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:303.85:36-1.05:032.54:477:27Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:183.96:18-0.85:532.64:477:27Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:073.96:59-0.56:492.74:477:28Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:284.52:553.97:41-0.17:552.74:477:28Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:194.03:414.08:230.39:122.64:477:28Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:203.64:244.29:070.710:322.34:477:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:343.25:034.49:531.011:411.94:477:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:563.05:404.610:381.44:477:29Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:153.06:144.912:351.411:23 AM1.64:487:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:233.16:485.11:190.912:071.94:487:30Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:193.27:225.41:580.412:492.14:487:30Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:083.47:575.62:360.01:312.24:487:30Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:533.58:345.83:14-0.42:142.34:487:31New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:363.79:135.93:52-0.82:592.34:497:31New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:193.89:555.94:32-1.03:462.44:497:31New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:033.95:13-1.14:362.44:497:31New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:484.15:55-1.15:322.44:507:31Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:354.36:38-0.96:352.34:507:31Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:225.12:244.57:24-0.57:482.24:507:31Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:244.53:144.78:12-0.19:081.94:517:31First Quarter30Fri
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 97% 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 (97% 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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