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 5h 48m 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 - Nov 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:085.410:054.12:451.53:480.37:326:10Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:395.710:544.23:201.74:29-0.27:336:09New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:136.010:454.12:571.94:13-0.66:345:08New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:506.111:384.13:362.24:59-0.86:355:07New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:326.14:202.45:48-0.96:365:06Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:364.011:18 AM5.95:092.66:40-0.86:375:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:394.012:125.66:072.87:36-0.66:385:04Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:444.11:155.27:202.88:36-0.36:395:03First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:474.22:304.78:492.89:370.06:405:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:444.53:544.310:212.410:360.36:415:02First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:334.85:184.111:401.811:310.76:425:01First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:165.16:354.012:431.26:435:00Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:565.47:434.012:211.11:370.66:444:59Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:325.68:424.01:061.42:240.16:464:59Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:075.89:344.01:471.83:06-0.26:474:58Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:405.810:234.02:262.13:47-0.46:484:57Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:135.811:103.93:042.44:25-0.56:494:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:455.711:563.93:412.65:03-0.46:504:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:195.54:182.85:40-0.36:514:55Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:433.810:53 AM5.24:582.96:19-0.26:524:55Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:313.811:31 AM4.95:423.06:590.16:534:54Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:223.812:124.66:353.17:420.36:544:54Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:123.91:024.27:413.18:270.66:554:53Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:594.02:053.89:033.09:130.86:564:53Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:404.23:223.510:252.710:001.16:574:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:154.54:443.411:312.210:461.36:584:52Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:474.86:003.412:231.66:594:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:195.17:073.51:081.07:004:52Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:515.58:063.612:131.81:500.37:014:52Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:265.89:003.812:552.02:32-0.37:024:51Waning Crescent30Sat
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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