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 3h 00m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:323.811:49 AM5.15:593.47:39-0.37:024:51Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:283.812:374.77:053.58:270.17:034:51Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:173.91:364.28:303.49:150.47:044:51Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:574.12:473.810:023.110:010.77:054:51Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:294.34:083.511:202.610:431.07:064:51Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:564.55:293.312:172.17:074:51Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:204.86:443.21:021.57:074:51Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:455.17:493.31:420.97:084:51Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:105.48:473.412:312.12:190.37:094:51Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:385.79:403.51:052.42:57-0.27:104:51Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:105.910:303.61:412.63:37-0.77:114:51New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:456.111:203.72:192.84:18-1.07:114:51New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:236.33:003.05:01-1.27:124:52New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:113.710:06 AM6.23:463.15:47-1.37:134:52Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:023.710:52 AM6.14:383.16:34-1.27:134:52Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:543.811:44 AM5.75:403.17:23-1.07:144:52Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:444.012:445.26:563.18:12-0.67:154:53Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:314.31:554.58:272.89:02-0.17:154:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:144.63:203.910:022.39:520.57:164:54First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:565.04:563.511:261.610:421.17:164:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:365.46:303.312:340.87:174:54Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:155.87:543.41:300.17:174:55Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:556.09:043.512:192.22:20-0.57:184:55Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:346.210:033.71:072.63:05-0.97:184:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:136.210:533.81:532.83:48-1.17:194:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:526.111:393.82:393.04:29-1.17:194:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:316.03:243.15:08-1.07:194:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:213.810:10 AM5.74:083.15:46-0.87:204:59Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:023.810:48 AM5.44:523.16:23-0.67:204:59Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:423.811:27 AM5.15:403.16:59-0.37:205:00Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:213.812:094.66:353.17:310.17:205:01Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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