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 49m 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 - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:183.410:205.04:51-0.14:042.06:137:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:043.45:26-0.34:302.36:127:57Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:533.36:02-0.44:562.56:117:58Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:473.26:41-0.55:232.76:107:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:503.17:24-0.55:522.96:098:00Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:165.04:023.18:12-0.56:293.06:088:01Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:584.85:103.29:04-0.47:303.16:078:01Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:514.65:573.39:59-0.49:103.16:068:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:594.36:293.610:53-0.310:572.86:058:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:214.06:563.911:44-0.26:048:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:453.97:244.412:202.312:300.16:038:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:053.77:534.91:251.51:130.46:028:06Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:193.78:265.42:210.61:550.86:018:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:273.79:015.93:12-0.22:361.36:008:08Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:313.79:396.24:02-1.03:171.75:598:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:343.710:196.44:52-1.54:012.15:598:09New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:363.75:43-1.74:472.45:588:10New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:393.66:34-1.75:372.65:578:11Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:433.67:26-1.66:332.85:568:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:395.63:473.68:20-1.27:392.95:568:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:345.14:473.79:16-0.99:002.95:558:13Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:364.55:403.910:11-0.410:332.75:548:14First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:484.06:244.111:040.05:548:15First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:073.57:004.312:012.311:52 AM0.45:538:16First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:273.27:304.51:101.812:350.95:538:16First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:423.17:574.72:031.31:121.35:528:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:493.18:224.92:470.81:451.75:528:18Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:483.18:475.13:250.32:162.15:518:19Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:413.29:135.34:01-0.12:472.45:518:19Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:293.39:415.44:36-0.43:182.65:508:20Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:153.35:12-0.63:512.85:508:21Full Moon31Thu
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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