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 5h 05m 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 - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:123.46:154.911:141.15:528:31First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:393.26:585.01:011.412:051.55:528:31First Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:003.27:375.21:580.912:531.95:538:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:073.28:125.32:460.51:382.25:538:31Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:003.48:465.43:260.22:192.45:548:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:443.59:195.54:020.02:572.55:558:30Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:233.69:525.54:37-0.23:352.65:558:30Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:593.610:255.55:10-0.44:132.75:568:30Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:343.75:43-0.54:512.75:568:29Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:103.86:17-0.55:322.75:578:29Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:463.96:51-0.46:162.75:588:29Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:105.12:234.07:25-0.37:062.75:588:28Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:524.83:014.18:010.08:052.65:598:28Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:404.43:414.38:390.39:142.46:008:27Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:414.04:234.69:200.710:332.16:008:27Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:583.65:064.910:061.111:511.66:018:26Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:293.35:535.310:581.56:028:26Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:003.36:415.712:590.911:54 AM1.86:028:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:193.47:316.11:570.212:542.16:038:25Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:243.68:216.32:50-0.41:522.26:048:24Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:183.99:116.53:40-0.92:492.26:058:23Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:074.110:006.54:27-1.23:452.26:058:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:534.310:496.45:13-1.34:402.16:068:22New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:384.45:58-1.25:352.16:078:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:234.56:41-0.96:322.06:088:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:295.62:094.67:24-0.57:312.06:098:20Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:215.02:564.78:060.08:362.06:098:19Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:194.43:434.78:490.69:491.96:108:18First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:263.84:324.89:341.211:081.76:118:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:483.45:214.810:231.76:128:16First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:213.26:094.912:231.411:17 AM2.26:138:15First Quarter31Mon
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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