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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 4:02 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:20 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:165.29:594.02:182.23:20-0.66:386:02Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:585.110:224.13:001.93:50-0.46:376:02Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:374.910:444.23:391.64:17-0.16:366:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:154.611:064.34:171.44:410.36:346:04Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:534.311:284.44:561.25:040.76:336:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:343.911:504.55:351.15:261.26:316:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:213.56:181.05:461.66:306:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:154.51:173.17:060.96:052.06:296:08Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:444.52:372.88:030.96:212.46:276:09Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:204.59:140.86:266:10Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:104.511:320.67:247:11Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:184.512:410.37:237:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:334.69:083.31:34-0.17:217:13Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:424.89:233.512:302.92:18-0.57:207:14Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:425.19:433.71:362.62:57-0.77:187:15Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:365.310:074.12:312.03:33-0.87:177:16Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:285.310:344.53:221.44:09-0.77:157:16New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:205.211:034.94:130.84:43-0.37:147:17New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:144.911:355.35:050.35:180.17:127:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:114.55:57-0.25:530.77:117:19Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:105.61:144.06:53-0.46:301.37:107:20Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:505.72:273.57:53-0.57:091.97:087:21Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:345.63:573.28:59-0.57:542.57:077:22Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:275.35:443.210:15-0.49:002.97:057:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:325.07:163.311:34-0.410:443.07:047:24First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:514.88:133.612:45-0.47:027:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:114.68:513.712:262.81:43-0.47:017:25Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:214.69:213.91:372.42:30-0.36:597:26Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:184.59:474.12:312.03:08-0.26:587:27Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:074.410:094.23:151.63:400.16:567:28Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:514.310:304.43:531.24:070.46:557:29Full Moon31Sat
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 7:11 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 100% 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 (100% 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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