36.9583’ N, 122.0170’ W

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

64°
H -°
L 58°
SSE
6mph
High tide
8:34 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 8:34 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:065.03:204.58:13-0.58:502.24:517:31First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:184.24:054.99:000.110:191.84:527:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:433.64:495.29:480.811:391.14:527:31First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:213.25:325.410:361.54:537:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:593.16:145.712:450.511:26 AM2.14:537:31Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:233.26:555.81:40-0.112:172.54:547:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:283.47:355.82:28-0.41:062.84:547:30Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:193.58:145.83:11-0.71:533.04:557:30Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:013.68:525.83:50-0.82:363.14:567:30Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:373.69:295.74:27-0.83:173.04:567:29Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:103.65:02-0.73:573.04:577:29Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:433.75:36-0.64:383.04:577:29Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:153.76:09-0.45:222.94:587:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:483.86:41-0.26:132.94:597:28Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:203.97:120.17:112.84:597:27Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:404.22:514.17:420.58:212.65:007:27Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:353.73:234.48:131.09:402.35:017:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:493.23:564.78:461.510:571.85:027:26Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:282.94:335.09:242.05:027:25Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:152.95:145.312:011.110:09 AM2.45:037:25Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:443.15:595.712:550.511:05 AM2.75:047:24Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:473.36:486.11:44-0.212:062.95:047:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:343.57:386.42:30-0.81:062.95:057:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:163.78:286.63:16-1.22:042.85:067:22New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:553.99:196.74:01-1.53:012.65:077:21New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:344.010:116.54:45-1.54:002.45:087:20New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:144.25:28-1.45:002.25:087:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:554.56:10-1.06:052.05:097:19Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:005.41:384.86:51-0.47:151.85:107:18Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:024.72:225.07:320.38:321.65:117:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:153.93:085.28:151.19:551.25:127:16First Quarter31Thu
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 89% 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 (89% 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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