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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 7:02 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:12 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:543.57:335.11:201.312:450.75:498:22Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:153.38:075.42:190.61:291.25:498:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:273.38:405.63:100.02:091.85:498:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:313.49:135.83:56-0.52:482.25:488:23Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:283.49:455.84:37-0.83:262.55:488:24New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:213.55:17-0.94:042.85:488:25New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:103.55:56-0.94:423.05:488:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:583.56:35-0.95:223.15:488:26New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:453.57:14-0.76:043.15:488:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:065.13:323.57:53-0.66:543.15:478:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:464.84:163.68:34-0.37:543.15:478:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:304.44:563.79:14-0.19:103.15:478:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:234.05:293.99:540.210:362.85:478:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:273.65:584.110:330.611:552.45:478:28First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:473.26:254.411:111.05:478:29First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:143.06:524.812:581.811:49 AM1.45:488:29First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:393.07:215.21:491.112:281.85:488:29Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:543.17:545.62:340.41:102.15:488:30Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:593.28:326.03:18-0.31:532.45:488:30Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:563.49:136.34:03-0.92:402.65:488:30Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:493.59:586.54:49-1.43:292.85:488:30Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:393.65:36-1.74:232.85:498:31Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:293.76:23-1.85:202.85:498:31Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:183.87:11-1.76:242.85:498:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:306.03:074.07:59-1.47:362.75:508:31Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:285.43:544.38:47-0.98:572.55:508:31Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:344.74:404.69:34-0.310:272.15:508:31Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:523.95:244.910:220.311:541.65:518:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:223.46:075.211:091.05:518:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:013.16:495.51:090.911:58 AM1.75:518:31Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:37 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 93% 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 (93% 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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