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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:24 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:313.64:034.99:462.911:320.47:036:51First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:353.85:204.911:182.87:046:50First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:244.16:335.012:330.212:352.47:056:48Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:064.57:395.11:260.11:391.97:066:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:434.98:405.22:130.12:341.37:076:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:205.39:365.12:570.33:260.77:076:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:575.610:315.03:390.54:160.27:086:42Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:355.811:254.84:210.85:06-0.17:096:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:135.95:021.25:55-0.37:106:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:204.611:53 AM5.85:431.76:45-0.27:116:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:194.312:345.66:272.17:38-0.17:126:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:234.11:195.37:142.58:340.17:136:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:343.92:114.98:102.89:340.47:146:34Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:493.93:124.69:223.010:390.67:156:32Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:593.94:244.310:493.011:420.77:156:31Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:544.15:384.112:102.87:166:30Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:354.26:454.112:370.81:102.47:176:28Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:084.47:424.11:230.91:572.07:186:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:364.68:314.22:011.02:371.67:196:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:024.89:164.22:341.23:131.27:206:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:265.09:584.23:051.33:480.97:216:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:525.110:404.23:351.54:240.57:226:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:185.311:224.24:041.75:010.37:236:21New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:475.44:352.05:390.17:246:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:084.111:18 AM5.55:082.26:21-0.17:256:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:574.011:53 AM5.55:442.47:07-0.17:266:17Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:533.812:345.46:252.77:57-0.17:276:16Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:563.81:235.27:162.98:52-0.17:286:15Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:043.82:234.98:243.09:530.17:296:14First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:084.03:384.69:532.910:550.27:306:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:034.35:014.411:242.611:540.37:316:11First Quarter31Fri
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 5:14 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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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