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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 10:36 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:51 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:233.68:185.62:220.41:451.15:498:22Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:293.68:585.83:13-0.22:321.45:498:22Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:273.79:375.94:01-0.73:181.75:498:23New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:213.810:165.94:46-0.94:032.05:488:23New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:123.85:29-1.04:482.25:488:24New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:023.86:11-1.05:332.45:488:25New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:513.86:53-0.96:202.55:488:25Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:145.22:413.87:34-0.67:102.75:488:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:554.83:313.88:15-0.38:082.75:488:26Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:404.44:193.98:570.09:172.75:478:27Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:333.95:054.09:410.410:362.65:478:27First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:373.55:474.210:260.711:532.25:478:28First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:533.26:254.411:121.05:478:28First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:133.06:594.612:561.811:57 AM1.35:478:28First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:283.07:324.91:461.312:401.65:478:29Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:333.18:045.22:290.81:221.85:488:29Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:283.38:385.43:090.32:042.05:488:29Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:173.49:135.73:47-0.22:452.15:488:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:033.69:505.94:26-0.63:282.25:488:30Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:483.710:306.05:06-0.94:142.35:488:30Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:333.85:48-1.15:022.45:488:30Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:204.06:30-1.25:552.45:498:31Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:084.17:15-1.16:542.45:498:31Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:505.42:584.38:01-0.98:012.45:498:31Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:474.93:494.58:49-0.59:192.25:498:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:544.44:404.89:390.010:441.95:508:31Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:143.85:315.110:320.55:508:31Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:433.56:205.412:061.411:27 AM1.05:518:31Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:123.37:075.61:160.812:231.45:518:31Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:303.47:535.82:150.21:181.85:518:31Waning Crescent30Mon
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 1:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (61% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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