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 5h 39m 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:304.512:594.27:141.87:250.57:095:33Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:134.72:093.78:271.68:101.17:095:34First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:024.93:403.29:481.39:021.67:085:35First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:555.15:213.111:080.710:052.07:075:36First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:525.46:503.312:170.27:065:37First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:505.67:583.51:15-0.47:055:38Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:465.88:503.812:232.32:06-0.87:045:40Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:396.09:344.01:242.22:53-1.07:035:41Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:296.010:144.22:192.13:36-1.17:025:42Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:165.910:524.33:111.94:16-1.07:015:43Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:025.711:294.44:001.74:55-0.87:005:44Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:475.34:491.65:32-0.46:595:45Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:064.411:32 AM4.85:371.66:070.16:585:46Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:434.512:194.36:281.66:410.66:565:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:224.41:123.87:231.67:161.16:555:48Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:024.42:163.38:271.57:531.66:545:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:474.43:403.09:401.48:372.16:535:50Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:364.45:232.910:561.29:352.46:525:51Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:304.46:523.012:020.96:515:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:244.67:493.212:530.56:495:53Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:154.78:283.41:360.26:485:54Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:004.98:593.612:482.52:13-0.16:475:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:425.19:273.71:332.32:48-0.36:455:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:235.39:553.92:152.13:21-0.56:445:57New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:025.310:234.12:561.93:54-0.56:435:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:435.310:534.33:381.64:27-0.56:425:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:265.111:264.54:221.45:01-0.36:406:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:124.85:101.15:360.16:396:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
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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