36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

78°
H -°
L 60°
W
9mph
High tide
9:13 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:19 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 9:13 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Nov 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:273.911:51 AM6.05:392.97:27-0.86:325:11Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:483.912:475.76:413.28:33-0.66:335:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:094.01:565.28:053.39:42-0.46:345:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:164.23:174.89:483.210:47-0.26:355:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:074.44:414.511:182.811:440.16:365:07Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:474.65:584.312:272.26:375:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:214.97:044.212:330.41:211.66:385:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:505.08:024.11:140.72:061.16:395:04Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:175.28:534.01:491.12:470.76:405:03Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:415.39:423.92:201.53:240.46:415:02New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:045.410:293.92:482.04:000.16:425:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:285.411:163.83:152.34:350.06:435:01New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:525.43:422.75:11-0.16:445:00New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:063.710:19 AM5.34:092.95:49-0.16:454:59Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:013.610:48 AM5.24:393.26:310.06:464:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:053.611:21 AM5.05:133.37:170.16:474:58Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:163.612:014.85:583.58:080.26:484:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:213.712:544.57:103.69:020.36:494:56First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:063.82:044.28:553.59:550.36:504:56First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:374.03:274.010:303.210:450.46:514:55First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:024.34:503.911:382.611:290.66:534:55First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:274.76:053.912:311.96:544:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:545.17:133.912:110.81:191.16:554:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:235.68:164.012:511.12:060.36:564:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:566.09:174.11:301.52:52-0.46:574:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:326.410:174.12:111.93:40-1.06:584:53Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:116.611:184.12:542.24:30-1.46:594:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:546.73:392.55:21-1.66:594:52Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:204.010:41 AM6.54:302.86:14-1.57:004:52Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:264.011:32 AM6.15:273.07:09-1.27:014:52Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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