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 3h 19m 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 - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:043.810:25 AM5.34:212.85:47-0.37:034:51Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:493.810:58 AM5.25:002.96:26-0.27:044:51Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:373.811:36 AM4.95:463.07:07-0.17:054:51Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:273.912:214.66:433.17:510.17:054:51Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:154.01:184.37:563.18:390.37:064:51First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:004.22:323.99:222.89:290.67:074:51First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:424.53:573.710:432.310:210.87:084:51First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:214.95:233.611:491.711:121.17:094:51First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:015.36:413.612:460.97:104:51Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:415.87:503.812:031.41:370.17:104:51Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:226.28:513.912:521.62:26-0.57:114:51Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:056.59:484.11:421.83:14-1.07:124:51Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:496.610:424.22:322.04:02-1.47:134:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:356.611:364.33:232.24:50-1.57:134:52Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:226.44:162.35:37-1.47:144:52Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:294.311:11 AM6.05:132.46:25-1.17:144:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:244.412:035.46:142.57:14-0.77:154:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:194.412:594.87:222.68:03-0.27:164:53Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:144.52:044.28:412.58:540.47:164:54Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:064.63:213.710:072.39:460.97:174:54Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:554.84:473.311:251.910:381.37:174:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:384.96:113.212:281.47:184:55Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:175.17:243.31:180.97:184:56Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:525.28:223.412:132.01:590.57:194:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:255.39:103.512:552.32:360.27:194:57Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:575.49:513.61:332.43:10-0.17:194:58Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:295.510:293.72:102.53:44-0.37:204:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:015.611:053.82:472.64:17-0.47:204:59New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:335.611:423.83:252.74:51-0.57:205:00New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:075.54:042.75:25-0.57:205:01New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:193.910:43 AM5.34:462.76:03-0.57:215:01Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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