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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 7:23 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:333.16:285.212:421.111:37 AM1.75:528:31Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:593.17:135.31:450.612:312.15:528:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:093.27:545.42:370.31:222.45:538:31Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:033.48:335.53:200.02:092.55:538:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:463.59:095.53:58-0.22:522.65:548:31Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:223.69:445.54:33-0.33:322.65:558:30New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:553.710:185.55:06-0.44:102.65:558:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:273.75:37-0.44:502.65:568:30New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:583.86:08-0.45:302.65:568:29New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:303.96:38-0.36:142.55:578:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:045.02:034.07:09-0.17:022.55:588:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:434.62:374.27:400.27:572.45:588:28Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:284.23:134.48:120.69:002.25:598:28Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:243.83:514.68:471.010:131.96:008:27First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:363.34:344.99:261.411:291.56:008:27First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:073.15:215.210:131.86:018:26First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:433.06:115.612:380.911:11 AM2.16:028:26First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:043.27:035.91:370.312:152.36:028:25Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:073.47:566.22:30-0.31:202.46:038:25Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:593.78:496.53:19-0.82:222.36:048:24Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:444.09:406.54:06-1.23:212.26:058:23Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:274.210:316.44:51-1.34:182.06:058:23Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:104.55:35-1.25:161.86:068:22Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:524.76:17-0.96:141.76:078:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:155.61:364.86:59-0.57:151.66:088:21Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:105.02:215.07:410.08:201.66:088:20Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:104.43:085.08:240.79:321.56:098:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:213.83:585.19:081.310:511.46:108:18Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:453.34:515.19:581.96:118:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:223.25:445.112:091.110:55 AM2.36:128:16Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:513.26:375.21:160.811:59 AM2.66:138:15Waning Crescent31Wed
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 11:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (77% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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