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 4h 49m 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 - Nov 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:584.13:524.810:193.211:26-0.17:326:11Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:484.35:164.411:542.97:336:10Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:284.56:344.212:220.21:072.37:346:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:004.76:434.01:100.61:021.76:355:08Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:284.97:433.912:500.91:481.26:365:07Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:525.18:363.81:231.42:280.86:375:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:155.39:253.81:531.83:040.46:385:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:375.410:123.72:192.23:380.16:395:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:005.510:593.72:452.54:13-0.16:405:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:255.511:473.63:112.84:48-0.26:415:02New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:525.53:383.05:26-0.26:425:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:403.610:22 AM5.44:073.26:07-0.26:435:01Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:403.510:56 AM5.24:383.36:52-0.16:445:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:463.511:36 AM5.05:183.47:410.06:454:59Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:493.612:254.86:203.58:320.16:464:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:343.71:284.57:553.59:240.26:474:58First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:054.02:484.29:403.210:120.36:484:57First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:314.34:153.911:032.710:580.66:494:56First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:574.75:383.812:061.96:504:56Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:255.26:553.812:591.06:514:55Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:575.78:043.812:221.31:490.16:524:55Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:316.29:093.91:041.72:38-0.66:534:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:096.610:113.91:462.13:27-1.26:544:54Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:516.811:114.02:302.54:17-1.56:554:53Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:356.83:172.75:07-1.66:564:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:113.910:22 AM6.64:092.95:59-1.56:574:53Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:123.911:13 AM6.25:053.16:52-1.26:584:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:144.012:085.66:113.17:46-0.86:594:52Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:124.11:105.07:303.18:40-0.37:004:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:064.22:204.49:022.99:330.27:014:51Third Quarter30Fri
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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