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 1h 49m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:513.910:276.65:03-1.44:102.56:138:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:284.25:46-1.45:082.36:148:14Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:074.46:27-1.26:092.06:158:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:125.91:474.77:08-0.77:131.86:158:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:105.22:294.97:48-0.18:221.66:168:11Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:144.53:135.18:290.79:401.46:178:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:333.84:005.39:121.411:031.06:188:09Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:113.34:515.410:002.16:198:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:043.25:465.412:240.710:59 AM2.76:208:07Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:393.46:425.51:320.312:113.06:208:05Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:423.67:355.52:280.01:203.16:218:04Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:243.88:245.63:15-0.22:163.16:228:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:563.89:075.63:55-0.33:013.06:238:02Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:243.99:455.64:31-0.33:412.86:248:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:493.910:215.55:03-0.34:182.66:258:00New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:133.95:32-0.24:552.56:257:58New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:374.05:590.05:332.36:267:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:014.26:250.36:142.26:277:56Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:084.81:254.36:490.66:592.16:287:54Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:484.41:514.47:141.07:501.96:297:53Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:363.92:204.67:381.58:481.86:307:52Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:373.52:534.88:022.09:581.56:307:51First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:043.13:364.98:302.511:161.26:317:49First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:043.04:305.19:082.86:327:48First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:583.25:325.412:290.710:21 AM3.16:337:46First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:553.46:375.71:300.111:56 AM3.26:347:45Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:313.67:386.02:22-0.41:143.06:347:44Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:023.98:356.23:09-0.82:172.76:357:42Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:344.19:296.33:53-1.03:152.36:367:41Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:074.410:226.24:34-1.04:111.86:377:39Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:404.711:155.95:14-0.85:071.46:387:38Full Moon31Thu
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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