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 1h 16m at 5:22 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:34 pm (3.5 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 - Apr 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:324.110:494.54:300.94:310.76:537:30Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:123.911:094.65:050.64:541.16:527:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:543.711:304.75:400.45:161.56:507:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:393.56:170.25:381.96:497:32Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:303.26:560.16:002.26:477:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:194.82:323.07:400.16:202.56:467:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:494.73:582.98:320.26:392.86:447:35Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:274.69:340.26:437:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:194.510:420.16:427:37Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:314.47:453.211:47-0.110:563.16:407:38Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:534.38:033.512:41-0.26:397:38Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:114.48:243.812:272.71:27-0.36:377:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:204.48:474.21:312.02:08-0.36:367:40Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:234.59:144.72:261.32:46-0.16:357:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:234.59:445.23:170.53:230.26:337:42Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:214.310:165.64:08-0.24:000.76:327:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:204.210:525.94:58-0.84:371.26:317:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:223.95:50-1.25:171.76:297:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:293.76:43-1.35:582.16:287:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:135.92:433.57:40-1.36:452.56:277:46Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:015.64:053.48:41-1.17:442.86:257:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:575.25:273.49:48-0.89:063.06:247:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:054.76:343.610:56-0.510:512.96:237:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:244.37:233.812:00-0.36:217:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:454.07:594.012:232.512:55-0.16:207:51First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:593.88:294.21:302.01:400.26:197:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:023.78:544.42:211.52:160.56:187:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:563.69:164.63:041.12:470.96:177:54Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:463.69:364.73:420.63:141.36:157:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:323.59:574.94:170.23:401.66:147:55Full Moon30Mon
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 8:58 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 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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