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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 9:45 pm (5.6 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 - Sep 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:444.21:445.67:151.68:410.56:387:37Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:043.72:315.77:542.29:570.46:397:35Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:453.43:285.68:412.711:190.26:407:34Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:403.44:375.69:533.16:417:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:043.65:525.512:36-0.111:31 AM3.36:427:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:543.97:025.61:39-0.312:573.16:427:29Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:314.08:035.62:32-0.42:022.76:437:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:024.28:555.53:16-0.42:542.46:447:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:294.39:415.43:54-0.23:402.06:457:25New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:554.510:245.24:270.04:221.76:467:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:194.611:054.94:560.45:021.56:467:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:424.711:464.65:230.85:421.36:477:20New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:054.85:471.36:221.16:487:19Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:294.212:284.96:101.77:041.16:497:17Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:183.812:544.96:332.27:511.16:507:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:183.51:234.86:542.68:461.16:507:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:403.32:004.77:152.99:531.16:517:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:514.711:091.06:527:11First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:024.66:537:10First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:253.55:194.712:180.711:00 AM3.56:547:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:413.76:274.91:120.412:283.26:557:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:593.97:255.11:560.21:272.86:557:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:184.18:185.32:330.02:162.36:567:04Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:414.49:095.33:08-0.13:041.86:577:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:054.810:005.33:420.13:521.26:587:01Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:335.210:535.14:150.44:410.66:596:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:045.611:494.74:490.85:310.16:596:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:385.95:241.36:25-0.27:006:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:504.312:176.16:011.97:23-0.47:016:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:014.01:016.06:412.48:26-0.37:026:53Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:33 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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