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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 1:07 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:143.56:35-0.65:512.15:536:30Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:105.43:383.28:35-0.57:332.66:517:31Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:565.15:193.29:42-0.38:302.96:507:32First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:534.76:543.310:57-0.210:063.16:487:33First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:064.47:533.512:08-0.16:477:33First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:264.28:293.61:08-0.16:467:34First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:404.18:573.71:112.61:550.06:447:35Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:404.19:193.92:022.22:330.16:437:36Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:304.19:394.02:441.83:040.26:417:37Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:144.19:574.23:211.43:310.56:407:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:564.010:164.53:561.03:550.76:387:39Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:383.910:364.74:310.64:191.16:377:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:203.710:574.95:070.34:421.46:367:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:063.65:440.05:061.86:347:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:573.46:23-0.25:302.26:337:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:563.27:07-0.35:552.56:327:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:185.13:123.07:57-0.46:222.76:307:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:575.04:483.08:55-0.46:573.06:297:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:484.910:00-0.46:287:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:554.77:023.311:07-0.510:223.16:267:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:194.57:323.612:08-0.56:257:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:434.48:004.012:052.71:00-0.56:247:48Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:014.48:284.41:182.01:45-0.36:227:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:104.38:584.92:171.22:260.06:217:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:144.29:295.33:110.43:050.46:207:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:154.110:025.74:01-0.33:430.96:197:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:153.910:365.94:51-0.84:211.46:177:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:153.85:40-1.14:591.96:167:54New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:183.66:29-1.25:392.36:157:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:273.47:19-1.16:222.76:147:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 2:54 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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