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 (tomorrow) : in 51m at 11:52 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:14 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jan 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:466.610:514.12:282.34:04-1.57:215:02Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:336.611:414.23:212.34:52-1.67:215:03Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:226.44:162.45:39-1.57:215:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:314.311:14 AM6.05:152.46:27-1.27:215:04Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:234.412:085.56:182.47:14-0.87:215:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:154.51:084.87:302.38:03-0.27:215:06Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:074.72:184.18:502.28:530.47:215:07Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:594.83:413.510:161.99:461.07:215:08Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:485.05:143.211:351.410:401.67:215:09Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:355.16:453.212:400.97:215:10Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:185.37:593.31:310.57:215:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:575.48:553.412:242.32:140.17:205:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:335.49:403.51:102.52:52-0.27:205:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:085.510:173.61:512.63:27-0.37:205:14Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:415.510:503.72:282.74:00-0.57:205:15New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:145.511:223.73:052.74:32-0.57:195:16New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:475.411:543.83:422.75:04-0.57:195:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:215.34:202.65:35-0.47:185:18New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:273.810:56 AM5.15:012.66:08-0.37:185:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:013.911:34 AM4.85:462.66:400.07:185:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:364.012:174.46:382.57:150.37:175:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:134.21:103.97:412.47:510.77:165:22Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:524.42:213.58:572.18:321.27:165:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:354.73:533.110:181.79:211.67:155:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:215.05:343.011:321.010:192.07:155:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:105.37:013.212:330.37:145:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:015.78:083.51:27-0.37:135:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:536.19:013.712:242.32:16-0.97:135:28Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:446.39:474.01:242.33:04-1.37:125:30Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:356.410:314.22:212.23:49-1.57:115:31Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:256.411:134.33:162.04:33-1.57:105:32Full Moon31Wed
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 2:33 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 49% 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 (49% 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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