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 32m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:584.611:22-0.16:527:30Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:174.68:123.312:27-0.36:507:31Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:404.68:333.61:21-0.66:497:32Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:544.88:573.91:012.52:07-0.76:487:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:004.99:244.32:031.92:48-0.66:467:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:004.99:524.82:581.23:27-0.46:457:35Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:584.810:235.23:510.44:040.06:437:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:554.510:565.54:42-0.24:400.56:427:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:534.211:315.75:34-0.75:171.16:407:38New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:563.96:26-0.95:551.66:397:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:095.72:063.57:20-1.06:352.26:387:39Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:505.63:273.38:18-0.87:202.66:367:40Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:375.25:003.39:23-0.68:203.06:357:41Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:334.86:273.410:33-0.49:543.16:337:42First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:444.47:273.611:43-0.211:433.06:327:43First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:064.18:073.712:44-0.16:317:44First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:224.08:363.81:012.61:330.06:297:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:263.99:004.01:552.12:130.26:287:45Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:203.99:214.22:381.72:450.46:277:46Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:083.89:404.43:161.23:130.76:257:47Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:533.89:594.63:510.83:381.06:247:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:363.710:194.84:260.44:021.36:237:49Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:203.610:415.05:010.14:261.76:227:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:073.55:37-0.24:502.06:207:51Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:583.36:16-0.45:152.36:197:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:573.26:58-0.55:412.66:187:53Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:025.13:103.17:45-0.56:102.96:177:53Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:405.04:363.18:40-0.56:493.06:167:54Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:294.95:543.29:40-0.58:053.26:147:55Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:334.66:383.410:43-0.510:053.16:137:56Third Quarter30Tue
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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