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 2h 51m 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:534.47:093.711:41-0.511:492.76:127:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:194.27:374.012:33-0.46:117:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:394.18:064.51:042.01:20-0.26:107:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:534.18:365.02:041.22:020.26:098:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:004.09:085.52:580.42:420.66:088:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:043.99:415.83:49-0.43:211.16:078:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:063.810:176.04:38-1.04:001.66:068:02New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:073.75:27-1.34:402.06:058:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:103.66:16-1.45:232.46:048:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:173.57:07-1.46:092.76:038:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:185.63:273.57:59-1.17:023.06:028:06Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:055.24:383.58:54-0.88:093.16:018:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:594.75:403.69:52-0.59:383.16:008:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:034.26:293.710:49-0.211:152.96:008:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:183.87:063.911:420.15:598:09First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:363.57:354.112:342.412:280.45:588:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:493.37:594.31:321.91:070.85:578:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:553.38:224.62:181.41:401.15:578:12Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:543.28:434.82:570.92:101.55:568:12Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:483.39:065.13:340.42:381.85:558:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:393.39:315.34:100.03:072.15:548:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:293.39:585.44:46-0.43:372.45:548:15Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:193.35:24-0.74:082.65:538:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:123.36:04-0.94:422.85:538:16Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:083.36:46-1.05:213.05:528:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:073.37:32-1.16:083.15:528:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:275.44:033.48:21-1.07:123.15:518:19Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:195.14:523.69:12-0.98:373.15:518:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:224.75:323.910:04-0.610:162.85:508:20Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:384.26:094.310:54-0.311:482.25:508:21Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:053.86:434.711:430.15:508:21Third Quarter31Fri
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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