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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 2:01 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:49 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:273.65:32-1.34:312.55:498:22New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:163.66:16-1.55:222.65:498:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:063.77:02-1.56:202.65:498:23Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:225.72:573.97:49-1.37:262.55:488:24Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:185.33:474.18:38-0.98:432.45:488:24Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:224.74:354.49:27-0.510:102.15:488:25First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:374.05:224.710:170.111:361.65:488:25First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:033.56:075.111:090.75:488:26First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:363.26:515.412:520.912:001.25:488:26Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:043.27:345.71:550.312:511.75:478:27Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:193.28:155.82:49-0.31:412.15:478:27Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:213.48:555.93:37-0.72:292.45:478:28Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:133.59:345.94:20-0.93:142.65:478:28Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:593.610:125.85:01-1.03:582.75:478:28Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:403.65:40-1.04:412.75:478:29Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:193.66:17-0.95:242.85:488:29Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:583.76:53-0.76:082.85:488:29Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:045.12:353.77:28-0.56:562.85:488:30Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:434.73:133.88:02-0.27:522.75:488:30Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:264.33:503.98:370.28:582.65:488:30Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:163.84:264.19:110.610:162.45:488:30Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:193.35:014.39:471.011:352.05:498:31Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:423.05:364.610:261.45:498:31Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:172.86:134.912:421.511:08 AM1.85:498:31Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:472.86:515.31:360.911:55 AM2.25:508:31Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:593.07:325.62:220.312:462.45:508:31Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:553.28:156.03:06-0.31:382.55:508:31Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:413.49:006.23:49-0.82:312.65:518:31Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:243.69:466.44:31-1.23:242.65:518:31New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:063.85:14-1.54:192.55:518:31New Moon30Tue
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 5:25 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 18% 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 Crescent (18% 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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