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 5h 40m 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:513.38:565.53:290.12:252.05:498:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:473.49:285.84:10-0.53:012.35:498:22Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:423.410:056.04:52-1.03:402.55:498:23Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:373.55:36-1.34:222.75:498:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:333.56:23-1.55:102.95:488:24Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:313.67:13-1.66:063.05:488:24Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:205.93:273.78:04-1.57:143.05:488:25Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:165.54:203.98:56-1.28:372.95:488:26Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:214.95:084.29:49-0.810:112.65:488:26Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:374.35:524.510:41-0.311:442.15:488:27Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:033.86:324.911:310.35:478:27Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:333.47:105.31:011.312:190.85:478:27Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:003.27:465.62:030.61:051.45:478:28Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:173.38:225.82:560.01:481.95:478:28Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:243.48:585.93:44-0.52:312.35:478:29Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:223.59:335.94:27-0.83:132.75:488:29New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:133.55:08-1.03:542.95:488:29New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:003.65:47-1.04:353.05:488:30New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:453.66:26-0.95:173.15:488:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:283.67:04-0.86:003.15:488:30Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:005.23:103.67:42-0.66:493.15:488:30Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:394.93:513.78:19-0.37:463.15:498:31Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:224.54:293.88:570.08:563.05:498:31Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:114.15:034.09:340.310:182.85:498:31First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:133.65:344.210:100.711:382.45:498:31First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:303.26:034.510:471.25:508:31First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:012.96:334.812:451.811:25 AM1.65:508:31First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:312.97:045.21:381.112:062.05:518:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:503.07:395.62:250.512:492.35:518:31Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:553.28:185.93:09-0.21:362.65:518:31Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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