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 1h 15m at 4:48 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:01 pm (3.5 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 - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:194.211:45 AM5.35:332.06:400.37:046:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:123.912:145.26:002.57:250.47:046:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:133.612:455.16:282.98:150.57:056:48Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:303.41:224.96:563.29:140.77:066:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:103.42:114.67:333.410:210.77:076:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:453.53:194.48:543.511:290.77:086:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:303.64:394.310:583.57:096:42First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:563.85:534.412:260.612:213.27:106:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:174.06:554.41:110.51:162.77:106:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:364.27:504.51:490.52:012.27:116:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:564.58:404.62:220.62:421.77:126:36Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:184.99:304.62:530.73:241.17:136:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:425.310:204.53:241.04:060.57:146:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:105.711:134.43:551.44:500.07:156:32Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:416.04:281.85:38-0.47:166:31Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:094.211:16 AM6.15:032.26:28-0.77:176:29Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:124.011:57 AM6.25:412.67:24-0.77:186:28Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:243.812:446.06:252.98:25-0.67:196:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:473.71:415.77:223.29:32-0.57:206:25Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:093.82:515.38:433.310:42-0.37:216:24Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:154.04:135.010:283.211:47-0.27:216:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:034.25:384.712:032.87:226:21Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:424.56:554.512:440.01:152.27:236:20Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:154.88:034.41:320.32:131.57:246:19Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:465.19:034.32:130.73:020.97:256:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:145.39:584.12:491.13:460.57:266:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:405.510:494.03:221.64:270.17:276:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:065.611:393.93:522.05:06-0.17:286:14New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:325.64:212.45:43-0.27:296:13New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:293.811:00 AM5.54:492.86:22-0.27:306:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:223.711:29 AM5.45:183.07:03-0.17:316:11Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 8:24 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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