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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1m at 6:51 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:506.09:574.42:301.23:35-0.56:315:11New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:256.310:594.33:081.74:25-1.06:325:10New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:036.53:482.25:18-1.26:335:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:044.110:45 AM6.44:302.66:12-1.26:345:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:163.911:32 AM6.15:183.07:11-1.06:355:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:353.912:265.76:173.38:14-0.76:365:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:543.91:315.17:383.49:19-0.46:375:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:014.12:494.79:233.310:23-0.16:385:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:514.34:134.311:003.011:190.26:405:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:304.55:314.112:112.46:415:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:014.76:384.012:070.51:041.96:425:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:284.87:373.912:460.91:481.46:435:01Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:515.08:303.81:201.32:260.96:445:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:125.29:193.81:491.73:010.56:454:59Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:345.310:063.72:162.03:350.26:464:59Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:565.510:533.72:422.44:080.06:474:58Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:215.511:423.73:092.74:43-0.26:484:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:485.53:372.95:21-0.26:494:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:353.610:18 AM5.54:063.26:01-0.36:504:56Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:363.610:52 AM5.34:393.36:46-0.26:514:55Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:433.611:31 AM5.25:193.57:35-0.26:524:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:473.612:204.96:203.68:27-0.16:534:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:343.81:234.67:533.59:200.06:544:54Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:074.02:424.39:363.310:110.26:554:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:354.34:094.011:002.710:580.56:564:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:024.75:333.912:051.96:574:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:315.26:513.81:001.06:584:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:035.78:023.912:251.21:510.16:594:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:376.29:083.91:061.62:40-0.67:004:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:156.510:103.91:492.13:29-1.27:014:52New Moon30Thu
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 9:44 pm — 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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