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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 42m at 11:05 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:465.23:363.58:52-0.38:222.16:527:30Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:415.15:033.410:03-0.39:342.46:517:31First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:474.86:263.511:17-0.311:042.56:497:32First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:034.77:313.812:27-0.36:487:33First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:194.68:204.012:302.31:27-0.46:467:34Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:284.69:004.31:391.92:18-0.36:457:35Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:284.59:354.42:351.53:01-0.26:447:35Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:204.510:064.63:231.13:400.16:427:36Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:084.410:354.74:060.74:150.46:417:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:524.211:024.84:460.54:470.76:397:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:364.011:294.85:240.35:171.16:387:39Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:193.86:020.25:461.46:377:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:063.66:410.16:151.86:357:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:254.61:573.47:210.16:462.16:347:42Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:574.52:583.28:060.27:212.46:327:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:324.34:103.18:570.38:072.76:317:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:174.15:283.29:560.49:142.86:307:44Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:154.06:333.310:580.410:482.86:287:45Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:263.87:183.511:570.36:277:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:403.87:513.712:102.612:480.26:267:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:473.98:204.01:102.21:330.26:257:48Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:474.18:484.41:591.72:130.26:237:49Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:424.29:184.72:441.12:520.26:227:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:354.39:505.13:290.53:300.46:217:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:274.310:245.44:14-0.14:090.76:207:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:214.211:025.75:01-0.64:491.06:187:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:184.15:50-0.95:311.36:177:53New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:193.96:42-1.16:181.76:167:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:275.72:263.87:37-1.17:102.16:157:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:175.53:393.78:36-1.08:132.46:147:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 2:36 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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