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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 09m at 1:05 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:51 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:193.68:286.22:53-0.41:581.95:528:31Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:183.89:146.43:43-0.82:522.15:538:31New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:103.910:006.44:30-1.13:452.25:538:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:594.110:466.25:16-1.34:372.25:548:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:464.16:00-1.25:302.35:548:30New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:334.26:43-1.06:232.35:558:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:175.52:194.37:24-0.67:192.45:558:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:055.03:054.38:05-0.28:202.45:568:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:554.43:514.48:460.39:292.35:568:29Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:533.94:374.59:280.810:472.25:578:29First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:033.45:214.610:121.35:588:29First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:273.16:044.712:031.910:58 AM1.75:588:28First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:553.06:454.91:071.411:48 AM2.05:598:28First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:123.17:245.11:581.012:372.36:008:27Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:113.28:015.32:410.61:252.46:008:27Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:573.48:385.53:190.22:092.56:018:26Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:373.69:145.63:55-0.12:522.56:028:26Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:133.79:515.74:31-0.33:342.56:038:25Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:483.810:295.85:06-0.54:172.56:038:25Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:234.05:41-0.65:022.46:048:24Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:594.16:17-0.65:502.36:058:23Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:374.36:54-0.56:432.26:068:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:375.22:184.57:33-0.27:432.16:068:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:314.73:024.78:130.28:521.96:078:21Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:344.23:495.08:570.710:101.76:088:20Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:533.74:405.29:461.211:321.26:098:19Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:253.45:335.510:421.66:108:19Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:583.46:285.712:450.711:45 AM2.06:108:18Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:183.57:226.01:480.112:502.26:118:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:203.78:146.12:43-0.31:512.36:128:16Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:113.99:046.23:32-0.62:472.36:138:15Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:58 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (59% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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