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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 41m at 5:32 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:34 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:595.57:523.21:230.37:215:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:395.79:023.412:002.42:11-0.27:215:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:175.79:563.512:482.72:53-0.57:215:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:535.810:393.61:343.03:31-0.67:215:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:295.811:163.72:163.14:07-0.77:215:05Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:055.711:503.72:553.14:41-0.77:215:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:405.63:333.05:14-0.77:215:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:233.710:15 AM5.54:123.05:46-0.57:215:08Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:563.710:50 AM5.24:542.96:18-0.47:215:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:293.711:26 AM4.95:402.96:49-0.17:215:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:023.812:064.56:332.87:200.27:215:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:344.012:544.07:372.77:500.77:205:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:064.21:573.48:542.58:221.27:205:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:384.53:263.010:152.08:581.77:205:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:144.85:162.811:281.49:402.17:205:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:535.27:022.912:280.67:195:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:385.68:183.21:20-0.17:195:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:265.99:123.42:08-0.87:185:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:166.39:573.612:402.92:55-1.37:185:19Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:076.610:373.81:412.83:41-1.77:185:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:596.711:174.02:392.74:25-1.87:175:21New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:506.511:574.13:372.55:09-1.77:175:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:416.24:362.35:52-1.47:165:23Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:384.311:35 AM5.65:372.16:34-0.97:155:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:204.612:334.96:441.97:14-0.27:155:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:034.81:394.17:581.77:550.67:145:26First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:484.93:023.49:211.48:381.37:145:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:355.14:483.010:471.09:272.07:135:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:255.26:443.012:030.67:125:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:165.28:143.21:040.17:115:30Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:065.39:093.41:54-0.27:115:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:03 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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