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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 5:56 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:043.75:335.012:200.211:32 AM3.47:036:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:253.96:455.11:130.012:512.97:046:50Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:484.27:495.31:59-0.21:512.37:056:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:144.68:485.32:39-0.22:451.67:066:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:425.09:455.23:170.03:370.97:066:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:135.510:425.03:540.44:280.37:076:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:465.911:414.74:310.95:20-0.27:086:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:216.15:081.46:13-0.57:096:41Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:434.311:59 AM6.15:462.07:08-0.67:106:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:534.012:416.06:272.68:08-0.57:116:38Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:153.81:295.77:143.09:14-0.37:126:37Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:483.72:285.38:163.310:250.07:136:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:153.83:414.99:523.511:370.17:146:34Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:154.05:044.611:373.37:146:33Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:574.26:204.512:380.212:542.97:156:31Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:284.37:234.41:280.31:482.57:166:30Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:544.48:174.42:090.52:322.07:176:29Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:154.69:044.32:420.73:101.67:186:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:354.89:474.23:091.03:451.27:196:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:545.010:304.13:341.44:190.87:206:25New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:135.111:134.03:581.74:530.57:216:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:345.311:593.94:212.15:290.37:226:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:585.44:452.46:070.17:236:21New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:493.711:23 AM5.45:092.76:490.17:246:20Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:483.611:53 AM5.45:343.07:360.07:256:18Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:013.412:295.36:003.28:300.07:266:17Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:333.41:165.16:353.49:310.17:276:16Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:204.910:340.07:286:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:363.72:424.78:563.510:340.06:295:14First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:044.04:094.510:403.111:260.16:305:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:304.35:294.511:542.46:315:12Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:31 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 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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