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 3h 09m 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:323.98:285.12:530.52:242.46:397:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:594.19:085.23:260.43:032.26:407:35Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:244.29:475.23:560.43:421.96:407:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:484.410:255.14:250.44:201.76:417:32New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:144.611:045.04:530.64:591.46:427:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:414.811:464.75:220.85:411.26:437:29New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:105.05:511.16:261.06:447:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:324.412:435.16:221.47:150.96:447:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:254.11:215.26:561.88:120.86:457:24Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:293.82:065.27:342.29:170.76:467:23Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:493.53:025.28:232.510:300.66:477:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:203.54:105.29:322.811:430.36:487:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:403.65:235.311:002.86:497:18First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:403.96:345.412:480.112:242.66:497:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:254.27:395.51:43-0.11:332.26:507:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:044.58:385.52:31-0.12:311.76:517:14Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:414.89:325.53:15-0.13:241.36:527:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:165.110:245.33:560.14:140.96:537:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:515.311:145.04:350.55:020.66:537:09Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:255.45:120.95:490.46:547:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:054.712:015.45:491.36:370.46:557:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:584.312:375.36:261.87:260.56:567:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:564.01:165.17:042.28:190.66:577:03Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:023.72:004.97:462.69:190.86:577:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:203.62:534.78:392.910:260.96:587:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:423.63:574.59:523.111:340.96:596:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:503.75:084.411:183.07:006:57Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:383.86:154.412:330.912:302.87:016:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:124.07:124.51:210.81:242.57:026:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:414.28:024.62:010.82:082.17:026:52Waning Crescent30Mon
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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