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 : 12:36 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 8:24 am (3.0 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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:264.93:013.77:49-0.47:252.75:498:22Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:064.53:493.78:29-0.18:242.75:498:22Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:524.14:353.89:100.29:372.75:498:23Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:483.75:184.09:530.510:572.55:488:23First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:563.45:564.210:380.85:488:24First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:153.16:324.412:102.111:23 AM1.15:488:25First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:363.07:054.71:081.612:081.45:488:25First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:483.17:385.11:561.012:521.65:488:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:503.28:135.42:390.41:351.85:488:26Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:453.48:505.73:20-0.12:192.05:488:27Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:353.59:296.04:02-0.63:042.15:478:27Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:233.710:116.14:44-1.03:512.25:478:28Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:113.85:28-1.34:422.25:478:28Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:003.96:13-1.45:362.35:478:28Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:504.16:59-1.46:352.35:478:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:355.62:424.37:46-1.17:422.35:488:29Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:325.13:344.58:35-0.78:582.25:488:29Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:374.54:264.79:26-0.210:221.95:488:30Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:543.95:185.010:180.311:471.45:488:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:213.56:085.211:130.85:488:30Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:503.36:555.51:000.912:091.35:488:30Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:123.37:405.62:020.31:021.75:498:31Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:213.48:225.72:54-0.11:542.05:498:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:173.59:025.83:40-0.42:412.35:498:31Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:053.69:405.74:22-0.63:252.45:498:31New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:473.710:165.65:00-0.74:072.55:508:31New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:263.75:35-0.74:482.65:508:31New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:033.86:10-0.65:292.65:518:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:393.86:43-0.46:122.65:518:31Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:035.02:163.97:16-0.26:582.65:518:31Waxing 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 10:30 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 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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