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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:21 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 43m at 12:38 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Oct 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:404.59:055.43:05-0.23:031.77:036:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:064.99:585.33:400.03:511.17:036:51New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:355.310:525.14:150.34:410.57:046:49New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:075.711:494.84:510.75:330.07:056:48New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:425.95:271.36:27-0.37:066:46Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:514.412:206.06:041.97:24-0.47:076:45Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:034.01:045.96:452.48:27-0.47:086:43Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:283.81:565.77:322.99:38-0.37:096:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:073.73:005.48:403.310:53-0.27:106:40First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:363.94:185.110:223.47:106:39First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:364.15:414.912:04-0.112:053.27:116:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:174.36:554.81:05-0.11:182.87:126:36Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:504.47:564.71:550.12:132.37:136:35Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:174.58:484.72:360.22:571.97:146:33Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:414.79:344.53:110.53:371.57:156:32Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:024.810:174.43:400.94:131.17:166:31Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:225.011:004.24:071.34:470.87:176:29Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:425.111:434.04:311.75:210.67:186:28Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:035.24:552.15:570.47:196:27Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:293.911:26 AM5.25:182.46:350.37:206:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:223.711:52 AM5.25:432.87:170.37:216:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:263.512:215.16:073.18:050.47:216:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:513.412:574.96:333.39:020.47:226:22Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:454.810:070.47:236:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:483.62:544.68:483.611:110.37:246:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:163.84:174.510:523.57:256:18Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:384.05:394.512:070.212:153.17:266:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:594.36:514.512:550.21:162.57:276:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:234.76:564.61:370.21:071.76:285:14Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:495.17:584.61:150.41:570.96:295:13Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:185.68:574.61:530.82:450.16:305:12New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413745)

Common Questions About Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA is approximately 3:59 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 90% 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 Waning Gibbous (90% 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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