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 4h 32m 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:033.911:21 AM5.15:292.86:41-0.47:215:02Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:444.012:064.86:242.87:20-0.17:215:03Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:264.21:014.37:312.78:020.27:215:04Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:094.42:113.98:502.48:480.77:215:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:544.73:383.510:142.09:391.17:215:05First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:395.15:133.311:291.310:341.57:215:06First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:265.56:413.312:330.67:215:07Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:135.87:543.51:28-0.17:215:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:016.28:543.812:292.02:18-0.77:215:09Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:486.49:474.01:252.23:06-1.27:215:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:366.510:354.12:202.23:52-1.47:205:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:236.411:214.23:132.24:36-1.47:205:12Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:106.24:072.25:20-1.27:205:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:074.310:57 AM5.75:002.26:02-0.97:205:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:524.411:45 AM5.25:562.26:44-0.47:195:15Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:384.412:364.66:562.27:250.17:195:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:244.51:344.08:042.28:070.67:195:17Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:124.52:433.59:212.08:511.27:185:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:594.64:103.110:421.89:401.77:185:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:454.75:463.011:531.410:332.17:175:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:304.87:103.012:480.97:175:21Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:125.08:123.21:330.57:165:22Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:525.18:573.412:202.52:120.27:165:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:295.39:333.51:062.62:47-0.17:155:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:065.410:063.71:482.63:21-0.47:155:25Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:415.510:373.82:282.53:54-0.67:145:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:175.611:093.93:082.44:27-0.77:135:28New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:545.511:414.03:492.35:00-0.77:135:29New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:335.44:322.25:34-0.57:125:30New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:154.111:15 AM5.15:202.16:09-0.37:115:31Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:514.312:024.76:132.06:460.17:105:32Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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