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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:06 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 10m at 12:46 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:394.25:493.910:13-0.110:472.95:498:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:473.86:304.011:030.25:498:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:053.57:034.212:112.511:51 AM0.55:498:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:223.27:314.41:142.112:330.95:488:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:343.27:574.72:031.51:101.25:488:24Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:383.28:224.92:441.01:451.65:488:24Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:353.28:485.23:210.52:181.95:488:25Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:273.39:165.43:570.12:512.25:488:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:163.49:465.64:33-0.33:252.45:488:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:043.45:10-0.74:012.65:478:27New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:533.55:49-0.94:402.85:478:27New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:433.56:31-1.15:232.95:478:27New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:353.67:14-1.16:143.05:478:28Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:195.53:273.78:00-1.07:153.05:478:28Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:095.24:153.98:48-0.98:313.05:478:29Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:094.85:004.19:37-0.610:002.75:488:29First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:214.35:424.510:28-0.211:292.25:488:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:453.86:224.911:180.35:488:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:153.57:015.312:451.412:070.85:488:30Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:423.47:405.71:480.712:561.35:488:30Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:003.48:206.02:44-0.11:431.85:488:30Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:083.59:006.23:34-0.72:312.25:498:31Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:083.69:416.34:22-1.13:182.55:498:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:023.75:07-1.34:062.75:498:31Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:533.85:51-1.34:542.85:498:31Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:413.86:34-1.25:432.95:508:31Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:283.87:17-1.06:342.95:508:31Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:295.33:153.87:58-0.67:303.05:518:31Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:144.83:593.98:39-0.38:352.95:518:31Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:034.34:414.09:190.29:522.85:518:31Third Quarter30Sun
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 4:26 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 87% 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 (87% 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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