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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 8:34 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:004.73:533.68:30-0.48:112.95:498:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:474.34:363.79:110.09:262.85:498:22Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:423.85:153.99:530.410:512.55:498:23Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:503.45:504.110:340.85:488:23Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:123.06:224.412:092.111:15 AM1.15:488:24Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:382.96:534.71:101.611:56 AM1.55:488:25Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:572.97:245.01:581.012:371.95:488:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:043.07:565.32:400.51:182.15:488:26Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:003.28:315.63:20-0.11:592.45:488:26Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:503.39:095.93:59-0.62:422.55:478:27New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:363.49:496.14:40-1.03:272.65:478:27New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:213.55:22-1.34:152.65:478:28New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:063.66:04-1.55:072.65:478:28New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:513.86:48-1.56:042.65:478:28Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:075.82:374.07:32-1.37:092.55:478:29Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:005.43:234.28:17-0.98:222.45:488:29Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:014.74:084.59:03-0.49:452.15:488:29First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:134.14:544.89:500.211:111.65:488:30First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:393.55:395.210:380.85:488:30First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:153.16:255.512:301.011:29 AM1.45:488:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:503.17:105.81:370.312:221.95:488:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:113.27:555.92:34-0.31:162.35:498:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:153.48:386.03:24-0.72:092.65:498:31Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:063.59:206.04:09-0.92:592.75:498:31Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:503.610:015.94:50-1.03:462.85:498:31Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:303.75:30-1.04:312.85:508:31Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:073.76:07-0.95:152.85:508:31Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:423.76:42-0.76:002.75:518:31Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:173.87:15-0.56:472.75:518:31Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:354.82:513.97:48-0.17:412.75:518:31Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 12:23 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 91% 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 (91% 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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