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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 44m at 9:00 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:33 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:174.46:004.210:37-0.411:242.55:498:22Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:353.96:444.411:310.05:498:22Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:573.57:204.612:442.112:200.55:498:23Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:153.37:524.81:461.51:040.95:488:24Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:263.28:205.02:361.01:421.45:488:24Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:273.28:465.13:170.52:161.85:488:25Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:223.39:125.33:540.12:482.15:488:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:113.39:395.44:29-0.23:192.45:488:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:573.410:075.45:03-0.43:522.65:488:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:433.45:38-0.64:252.85:488:27New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:293.46:14-0.75:012.95:478:27New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:163.56:52-0.75:403.05:478:28Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:053.57:31-0.76:263.15:478:28Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:255.13:523.68:12-0.67:223.25:478:29Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:094.84:343.78:54-0.48:353.15:488:29Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:034.55:104.09:38-0.210:012.95:488:29First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:104.05:444.310:230.111:262.45:488:30First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:323.66:174.711:090.55:488:30First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:013.46:525.212:381.711:55 AM0.95:488:30First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:283.37:295.61:390.812:421.45:488:30Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:473.48:096.12:330.01:291.85:488:31Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:563.58:516.43:24-0.72:182.15:498:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:583.69:366.64:14-1.33:092.45:498:31Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:553.810:236.65:03-1.74:022.65:498:31Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:503.85:52-1.84:572.75:508:31Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:433.96:40-1.75:542.75:508:31Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:016.12:354.07:28-1.46:562.85:508:31Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:535.63:264.18:16-1.08:052.75:518:31Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:484.94:154.29:03-0.59:232.65:518:31Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:504.35:014.49:490.110:502.45:528:31Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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