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 3h 13m 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 - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:444.58:263.212:450.26:376:02Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:474.78:423.31:28-0.16:366:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:404.99:003.512:332.82:04-0.36:356:04Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:275.19:193.71:222.52:36-0.56:336:05Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:115.29:404.02:062.13:07-0.56:326:06Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:555.210:034.32:501.63:37-0.46:306:07New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:395.010:284.63:341.24:07-0.26:296:08New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:274.810:575.04:210.84:380.26:276:09New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:194.36:110.46:090.87:267:10Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:295.21:183.97:050.16:421.37:257:11Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:065.42:293.48:04-0.17:171.97:237:12Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:495.44:013.09:13-0.17:582.47:227:13First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:425.45:553.010:32-0.28:592.87:207:13First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:495.27:303.211:52-0.410:413.07:197:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:075.18:243.51:02-0.67:177:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:255.09:023.712:242.81:59-0.77:167:16Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:345.09:344.01:392.42:46-0.77:147:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:335.010:024.22:371.93:26-0.57:137:18Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:254.910:294.43:271.44:01-0.37:117:19Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:124.710:544.64:121.04:320.17:107:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:574.411:194.74:540.75:000.57:087:21Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:414.111:434.85:340.55:271.07:077:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:273.86:140.35:521.57:057:22Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:084.81:163.46:550.36:151.97:047:23Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:344.82:143.27:390.36:382.37:027:24Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:044.73:292.98:300.47:002.67:017:25Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:404.55:172.89:300.57:202.86:597:26Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:274.310:410.56:587:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:324.28:073.111:510.310:343.16:567:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:504.18:243.312:480.26:557:29Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:044.28:413.512:162.91:330.06:547:30Third Quarter31Mon
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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