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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 9:57 pm (6.7 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:564.39:423.82:142.32:560.06:537:30Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:424.410:013.92:521.93:260.06:527:31Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:244.410:204.23:281.53:520.26:507:32Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:044.310:404.44:041.14:180.46:497:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:454.211:004.64:410.84:430.76:477:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:284.011:234.85:190.45:081.16:467:34Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:163.76:000.15:331.56:447:35Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:103.56:44-0.16:001.96:437:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:185.12:163.27:33-0.36:282.36:417:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:545.13:413.08:30-0.47:002.76:407:38Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:395.15:273.09:37-0.47:503.06:397:39Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:394.96:533.210:50-0.59:333.16:377:39Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:574.77:383.511:59-0.611:342.96:367:40Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:234.68:113.812:58-0.76:347:41Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:434.68:414.112:592.41:48-0.76:337:42Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:524.69:104.52:031.82:32-0.56:327:43Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:554.69:404.92:581.03:12-0.26:307:44Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:534.410:105.23:480.43:490.36:297:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:494.210:415.44:37-0.14:240.86:287:46New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:443.911:125.55:23-0.54:591.36:267:47New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:423.76:10-0.75:331.86:257:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:453.56:57-0.76:082.36:247:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:185.32:563.37:45-0.66:442.76:237:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:555.04:183.28:38-0.47:283.06:217:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:384.65:453.39:38-0.28:343.26:207:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:324.36:513.410:420.010:203.26:197:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:434.07:313.511:440.111:582.96:187:53First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:033.87:593.712:370.26:167:54First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:173.78:223.91:042.51:190.36:157:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:203.78:424.11:522.11:550.46:147:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:44 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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