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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 57m at 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:015.98:533.712:312.02:18-0.37:215:02Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:445.99:423.81:222.33:01-0.67:215:02Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:245.910:263.92:102.43:41-0.77:215:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:025.811:053.92:552.54:18-0.77:215:04Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:395.711:424.03:372.54:53-0.67:215:05Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:165.44:192.55:27-0.57:215:06Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:184.010:52 AM5.15:012.56:00-0.27:215:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:554.011:29 AM4.85:462.56:320.17:215:08Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:324.112:094.46:362.57:050.47:215:09Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:114.112:563.97:342.57:390.87:215:09Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:514.31:543.58:432.48:161.27:215:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:324.43:123.110:022.18:571.67:205:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:144.64:462.911:151.79:461.97:205:12Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:574.86:172.912:131.27:205:13Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:405.17:283.11:010.67:205:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:235.48:213.31:450.07:195:15Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:065.79:053.612:342.42:26-0.57:195:16Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:516.09:463.81:262.43:07-0.97:195:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:366.210:264.12:182.23:48-1.27:185:19New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:226.211:064.33:102.14:29-1.37:185:20New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:106.111:484.54:031.95:11-1.27:175:21New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:005.84:591.85:53-0.97:175:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:324.711:55 AM5.25:591.76:36-0.57:165:23Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:184.912:554.67:051.57:210.17:165:24Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:075.02:064.08:191.48:100.77:155:25First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:005.23:333.49:421.29:041.37:145:26First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:565.35:113.211:050.810:071.87:145:27First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:545.46:433.312:160.47:135:28First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:505.47:553.51:150.07:125:29Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:435.58:483.612:202.32:04-0.37:115:30Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:305.59:293.81:162.42:46-0.47:115:31Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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