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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 3:23 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:594.96:322.912:221.17:215:01Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:375.18:013.01:130.67:215:02Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:155.29:033.21:550.27:215:03Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:535.49:463.412:132.92:33-0.17:215:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:305.510:203.51:003.13:09-0.47:215:05Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:075.710:513.61:433.13:43-0.67:215:06New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:445.811:213.62:253.04:17-0.87:215:06New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:205.811:503.73:062.94:50-0.97:215:07New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:575.73:482.85:23-0.97:215:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:203.810:35 AM5.54:342.75:55-0.77:215:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:513.911:16 AM5.25:252.66:28-0.47:215:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:234.112:034.76:232.57:000.07:205:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:564.41:014.07:312.27:340.67:205:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:324.72:173.48:501.88:111.27:205:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:135.13:593.010:151.38:531.87:205:14First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:595.45:572.911:330.69:462.37:195:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:515.77:373.112:39-0.17:195:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:466.08:433.41:35-0.77:195:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:436.39:313.612:072.92:26-1.27:185:18Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:376.410:113.81:142.83:12-1.47:185:19Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:296.410:484.02:142.73:56-1.57:175:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:186.311:244.13:102.54:37-1.47:175:21Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:066.04:042.35:15-1.17:165:22Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:004.210:52 AM5.54:572.15:51-0.77:165:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:354.411:38 AM4.95:512.06:24-0.17:155:25Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:114.512:274.26:481.96:550.57:145:26Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:474.61:243.67:511.87:251.27:145:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:244.62:383.09:031.67:541.87:135:28Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:044.74:252.710:241.48:232.37:125:29Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:484.76:462.811:391.09:022.77:125:30Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:384.812:390.67:115:31Third Quarter31Thu
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 6:34 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 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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