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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 10:19 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 3:47 am (3.8 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 - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:063.89:304.53:121.23:020.76:137:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:513.89:534.73:480.73:320.96:127:57Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:353.810:184.94:230.34:021.26:117:58New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:203.710:445.15:000.04:321.56:107:59New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:083.65:38-0.35:041.86:098:00New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:013.56:20-0.65:382.16:088:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:013.47:05-0.76:162.46:078:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:255.33:083.47:55-0.77:032.76:068:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:115.14:203.48:51-0.78:062.96:058:03Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:074.95:273.69:52-0.69:332.96:048:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:164.66:213.810:55-0.511:102.76:038:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:374.37:054.211:54-0.46:028:06First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:004.17:444.512:322.112:48-0.26:018:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:184.08:204.91:381.41:370.16:008:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:274.08:555.32:340.72:220.45:598:08Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:313.99:295.53:250.13:030.85:598:09Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:303.910:045.74:13-0.53:441.35:588:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:263.810:395.84:59-0.84:241.75:578:11Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:233.75:45-1.05:042.15:568:12Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:203.76:29-1.05:452.45:568:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:193.67:14-0.96:292.75:558:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:305.13:213.68:01-0.77:192.95:548:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:124.74:243.68:49-0.48:213.05:548:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:014.35:223.79:40-0.19:443.05:538:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:004.06:103.810:330.111:162.85:538:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:113.66:483.911:240.45:528:17Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:293.47:194.212:312.512:110.65:528:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:423.37:474.41:272.012:520.85:518:19Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:483.38:124.72:111.51:301.15:518:19Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:463.38:385.02:500.92:051.35:508:20Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:393.49:065.23:280.42:391.65:508:21Waning 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 7:03 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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