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 0m at 4:43 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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
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Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:134.52:502.88:301.16:442.36:376:02Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:524.69:460.86:366:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:454.711:040.56:346:04Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:544.88:093.112:090.06:336:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:065.08:253.31:02-0.56:326:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:125.38:473.61:47-0.96:306:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:125.69:123.81:012.52:28-1.16:296:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:075.79:404.21:582.03:07-1.26:276:09New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:005.710:104.62:521.43:44-1.06:266:10New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:535.411:424.94:450.95:21-0.67:247:11New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:475.05:390.45:570.07:237:12New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:175.212:454.46:350.16:330.77:217:13Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:545.41:513.87:34-0.17:101.47:207:14Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:345.43:113.38:38-0.17:492.07:197:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:205.34:533.19:50-0.18:372.67:177:15First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:155.06:503.211:11-0.19:533.07:167:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:234.88:113.412:28-0.27:147:17First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:414.68:563.61:31-0.37:137:18First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:534.69:283.71:092.82:22-0.37:117:19Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:534.69:543.82:072.53:03-0.37:107:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:424.610:163.92:522.13:37-0.27:087:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:244.610:364.03:301.84:060.07:077:22Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:034.510:554.24:051.54:310.27:057:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:404.311:144.34:401.14:540.57:047:23Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:194.111:334.55:150.95:160.97:027:24Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:593.811:544.65:520.65:381.37:017:25Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:443.66:300.55:591.76:597:26Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:174.71:363.37:120.36:202.16:587:27Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:434.82:433.08:010.36:402.46:567:28Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:154.84:202.88:590.26:572.76:557:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:574.710:080.16:537:30Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:12 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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