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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 3:32 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:493.49:006.33:53-0.82:252.85:528:31Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:383.59:466.54:37-1.23:172.85:528:31Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:253.75:23-1.64:112.85:538:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:103.86:09-1.75:082.85:538:31Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:553.96:55-1.66:102.75:548:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:166.02:414.17:40-1.37:182.65:548:30Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:135.53:264.48:25-0.98:352.45:558:30Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:164.84:114.79:11-0.310:002.05:558:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:314.04:575.09:570.411:281.55:568:30Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:013.45:425.310:441.25:578:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:433.16:275.512:470.911:34 AM1.85:578:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:213.17:115.71:520.312:272.35:588:29Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:393.37:545.82:47-0.11:212.75:598:28Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:383.58:375.83:34-0.52:132.95:598:28Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:243.69:175.84:16-0.63:013.06:008:27New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:023.74:54-0.73:453.06:018:27New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:353.75:30-0.74:253.06:018:26New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:073.76:04-0.65:052.96:028:26New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:383.76:36-0.55:472.86:038:25New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:083.87:07-0.36:312.86:048:24Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:215.02:393.97:370.07:212.76:048:24Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:014.63:104.18:050.48:202.66:058:23Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:464.13:414.38:340.89:282.46:068:22Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:433.64:134.59:031.310:452.16:078:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:023.14:484.79:341.86:078:21First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:462.95:285.112:001.610:11 AM2.26:088:20First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:362.96:135.41:041.011:01 AM2.66:098:19Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:593.17:025.81:580.312:052.96:108:18Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:533.47:536.12:47-0.31:113.06:118:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:353.68:456.43:34-0.82:132.96:118:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:133.89:366.64:19-1.23:122.76:128:16Full Moon31Mon
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 6:44 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 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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