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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 6:46 pm (5.2 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 - Jul 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:373.710:186.04:55-0.84:012.45:528:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:183.95:34-1.04:492.45:528:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:014.06:15-1.15:422.35:538:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:454.26:57-1.06:392.35:538:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:355.42:314.47:40-0.77:432.25:548:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:305.03:184.68:24-0.38:552.15:548:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:354.44:084.99:110.210:171.85:558:30Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:523.84:595.210:020.711:401.35:558:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:213.45:515.410:571.25:568:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:543.36:425.712:540.811:56 AM1.75:578:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:163.47:315.91:560.212:552.05:578:29Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:233.68:196.02:50-0.21:522.25:588:29Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:173.79:046.03:38-0.62:452.35:598:28Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:033.99:466.04:21-0.73:342.45:598:28New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:454.010:275.85:02-0.74:212.46:008:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:234.05:39-0.75:052.46:018:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:004.16:15-0.55:492.46:018:26New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:364.16:49-0.26:352.46:028:26Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:234.92:134.27:220.17:232.46:038:25Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:054.52:514.27:540.58:182.46:048:24Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:504.13:304.38:280.99:212.36:048:24Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:453.64:114.49:031.310:342.16:058:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:563.24:544.69:421.711:491.86:068:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:243.05:384.810:282.06:078:22First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:553.06:225.012:531.411:22 AM2.36:078:21First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:093.17:065.31:440.912:192.56:088:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:043.37:505.62:290.41:142.56:098:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:483.68:345.83:100.02:072.56:108:18Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:273.89:186.03:49-0.42:572.46:118:18Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:044.010:036.24:29-0.73:482.26:118:17Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:424.310:506.15:08-0.94:392.06:128:16Full Moon31Fri
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 10:25 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 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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