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 5h 23m 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 - May 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:325.43:423.48:13-0.97:112.96:137:56Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:185.04:593.49:10-0.68:183.16:127:57Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:134.66:063.510:12-0.39:523.16:117:58First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:204.16:543.611:12-0.111:322.96:107:59First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:383.87:293.812:070.16:098:00First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:553.67:564.012:472.512:520.46:088:01First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:043.58:194.21:412.01:290.66:078:02Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:043.48:394.42:241.52:010.96:068:03Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:593.49:004.73:030.92:301.26:058:03Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:503.49:224.93:390.52:571.66:048:04Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:393.49:455.24:150.03:241.96:038:05Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:283.410:125.44:52-0.43:532.26:028:06Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:193.45:30-0.74:232.56:018:07Full Moon13Sat
14Sun1:133.36:11-0.94:552.76:008:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon2:143.36:56-1.05:322.95:598:09Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:193.37:45-1.06:183.05:588:09Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:405.34:233.38:37-1.07:233.15:588:10Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:355.05:163.59:33-0.88:543.15:578:11Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:434.65:583.810:28-0.610:392.85:568:12Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:044.26:344.211:21-0.45:568:13Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:313.97:084.612:092.212:110.05:558:13Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:563.67:415.11:191.412:570.55:548:14Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:143.58:155.52:180.51:401.05:548:15Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:263.58:505.93:10-0.22:221.55:538:16Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:313.59:266.13:59-0.83:031.95:528:17New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:323.610:046.14:46-1.23:452.35:528:17New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:313.65:32-1.44:292.65:518:18New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:283.66:18-1.45:142.85:518:19New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:253.57:04-1.26:023.05:518:19Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:065.43:223.57:50-1.06:563.15:508:20Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:515.04:163.68:37-0.67:593.15:508:21Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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