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 : 11:05 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 5:14 am (3.2 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 - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:073.77:505.02:180.61:422.76:397:36Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:393.98:335.22:560.42:252.56:407:34Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:074.09:125.33:310.23:052.36:407:33Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:344.29:515.44:040.13:442.16:417:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:024.410:305.44:360.14:231.86:427:30Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:304.611:115.25:080.25:051.66:437:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:004.75:400.45:491.46:447:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:334.96:140.76:371.26:457:26Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:454.71:105.16:491.17:321.06:457:24Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:424.31:515.27:281.58:330.96:467:23Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:523.92:415.28:122.09:450.86:477:21Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:183.63:395.39:082.411:020.56:487:20Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:513.64:465.310:212.76:497:18Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:103.85:565.412:150.311:44 AM2.76:497:17Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:094.07:035.51:180.012:582.56:507:15Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:564.38:045.62:12-0.22:002.26:517:13Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:354.58:595.63:00-0.32:551.86:527:12Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:114.79:495.53:43-0.23:441.56:537:10New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:454.910:375.34:220.04:311.26:537:09New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:195.011:245.14:590.35:161.06:547:07New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:515.05:350.86:010.96:557:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:114.712:245.06:091.26:460.86:567:04Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:004.412:584.96:431.77:330.96:577:03Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:554.01:344.87:182.18:251.06:577:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:593.72:154.67:562.59:241.16:587:00Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:183.53:054.58:452.910:311.16:596:58First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:463.54:074.49:563.111:391.07:006:57First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:593.65:164.311:243.17:016:55First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:483.86:214.412:390.912:352.97:026:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:234.07:164.61:270.71:272.67:036:52Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 8:09 am — 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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