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 6h 37m 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:014.712:044.46:020.96:130.56:386:02Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:404.91:063.97:000.86:541.06:366:03Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:255.02:213.58:080.67:401.66:356:04First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:175.03:543.29:250.58:402.06:336:05First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:175.05:323.210:450.29:572.36:326:06First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:255.16:503.411:56-0.211:192.46:316:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:335.27:473.712:56-0.56:296:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:375.38:314.012:312.21:47-0.66:286:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:335.39:084.21:311.92:32-0.76:266:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:255.39:434.32:231.63:12-0.66:256:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:115.210:154.53:101.33:49-0.46:236:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:564.911:464.54:541.15:24-0.17:227:12Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:394.65:370.95:560.37:207:13Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:174.612:234.36:190.86:270.77:197:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:484.51:093.97:020.86:571.27:187:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:194.52:003.57:490.87:281.67:167:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:544.43:023.28:400.98:022.07:157:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:334.34:223.09:410.98:442.47:137:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:224.25:583.010:510.99:482.67:127:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:224.17:193.112:010.77:107:20Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:284.18:093.31:000.57:097:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:314.28:443.512:342.61:470.27:077:21Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:274.49:123.71:312.42:270.07:067:22Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:164.69:394.02:172.03:04-0.17:047:23Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:024.810:064.23:001.63:39-0.27:037:24Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:474.910:354.53:421.24:14-0.27:017:25New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:344.811:064.84:260.74:490.07:007:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:224.711:405.15:120.35:250.36:587:27New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:144.46:000.06:030.76:577:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:175.21:114.16:52-0.26:431.16:557:28Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:595.32:183.87:49-0.37:281.66:547:29Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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