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 : 3:32 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 11:41 am (3.6 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:134.712:015.85:481.46:49-0.17:036:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:164.212:385.76:252.07:45-0.17:046:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:293.91:195.57:042.68:460.17:056:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:573.72:075.27:503.19:550.27:066:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:383.73:064.98:573.411:090.37:066:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:033.84:224.610:423.57:076:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:554.05:414.512:170.412:173.37:086:43Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:304.16:494.51:140.41:203.07:096:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:564.27:444.61:580.42:052.67:106:40Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:184.38:324.62:350.42:432.27:116:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:384.49:144.63:050.63:191.77:126:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:574.69:554.53:320.83:531.47:136:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:174.810:364.43:571.14:291.07:136:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:375.011:194.24:211.45:050.77:146:33New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:595.24:451.85:430.47:156:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:054.011:23 AM5.45:102.26:250.27:166:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:583.811:51 AM5.45:362.57:110.17:176:29Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:013.612:245.46:032.98:040.07:186:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:233.41:065.36:343.29:050.07:196:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:023.52:025.27:203.410:140.07:206:25First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:233.63:175.08:583.611:22-0.17:216:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:073.94:444.911:003.47:226:22First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:394.16:074.812:22-0.212:292.97:236:21First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:084.57:204.81:13-0.11:342.27:246:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:374.98:264.81:580.02:301.47:256:19Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:075.39:274.72:390.33:210.77:266:17Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:385.710:264.53:170.84:110.07:276:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:106.011:244.33:541.34:59-0.47:286:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:446.14:311.85:47-0.77:296:14Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:244.111:18 AM6.15:082.36:35-0.77:306:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:283.911:55 AM5.95:472.87:25-0.67:316:12Waning 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 1:36 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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