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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 9:09 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:053.46:535.112:351.412:000.85:498:22First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:333.27:325.31:410.712:471.35:498:22Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:523.28:085.52:360.11:321.85:498:23Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:593.28:435.63:23-0.32:142.25:488:24Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:563.39:175.64:06-0.62:542.55:488:24Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:453.49:515.64:45-0.83:332.75:488:25Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:293.45:23-0.94:112.85:488:25Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:103.55:59-0.84:492.95:488:26Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:503.56:36-0.85:292.95:488:26Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:293.57:12-0.66:122.95:478:27Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:125.03:093.57:48-0.57:032.95:478:27Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:514.63:473.68:24-0.28:042.95:478:28Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:354.24:233.89:000.19:172.85:478:28Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:293.84:554.19:360.510:402.55:478:28Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:383.35:274.410:130.911:572.05:478:29Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:053.05:594.710:531.35:488:29Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:402.96:335.112:591.311:35 AM1.75:488:29Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:062.97:115.51:520.612:222.15:488:30Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:183.17:535.92:40-0.11:112.45:488:30Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:173.38:386.33:26-0.82:032.55:488:30Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:093.59:256.54:13-1.32:572.65:488:31New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:573.610:146.64:59-1.63:532.65:498:31New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:433.85:46-1.84:512.65:498:31New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:304.06:32-1.85:522.55:498:31Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:164.27:18-1.56:582.45:508:31Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:535.63:024.48:03-1.08:102.25:508:31Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:534.93:494.78:48-0.49:312.05:508:31First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:034.14:354.99:330.310:561.65:518:31First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:263.55:225.210:201.05:518:31First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:033.16:075.412:181.111:09 AM1.75:518:31First Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413745)

Common Questions About Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides

Show All
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 12:58 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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA