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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 6:07 pm (5.0 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 - Oct 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:154.911:434.55:011.25:310.97:046:50New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:414.95:301.56:080.87:046:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:254.212:094.95:591.96:480.87:056:47Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:114.012:384.86:282.27:300.87:066:46Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:043.81:124.77:012.58:190.97:076:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:083.61:524.67:392.89:151.07:086:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:253.52:434.48:313.010:191.07:096:42First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:433.63:484.39:483.111:230.97:106:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:433.75:014.311:163.17:106:39First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:253.96:104.412:200.712:272.87:116:37First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:584.27:124.61:080.61:222.37:126:36Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:294.58:084.81:520.52:101.87:136:35Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:004.99:014.92:320.42:561.27:146:33Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:335.39:535.03:110.53:430.67:156:32Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:075.610:464.93:510.74:300.17:166:30Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:445.911:414.84:311.05:20-0.37:176:29Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:246.05:131.36:11-0.57:186:28Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:404.612:076.05:581.77:06-0.67:196:26Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:444.312:555.96:472.18:04-0.57:206:25Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:564.11:505.57:442.59:08-0.37:216:24Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:134.12:545.28:562.810:16-0.17:226:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:294.24:094.810:242.811:250.17:236:21Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:334.45:284.511:522.67:236:20Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:254.66:434.412:270.31:052.27:246:19Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:064.87:484.41:200.52:021.77:256:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:424.98:444.32:060.72:491.37:266:17Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:125.09:334.32:451.03:301.07:276:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:405.110:174.23:191.34:070.77:286:14New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:055.210:594.13:501.64:420.57:296:13New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:315.211:414.04:191.95:160.37:306:12New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:575.24:482.15:510.27:316:11New Moon31Mon
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 9:36 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 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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