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 4h 18m 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 - Jun 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:343.57:185.21:021.412:290.65:498:22Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:583.47:535.62:030.61:141.25:498:23Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:143.48:306.02:56-0.21:581.75:498:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:223.59:096.23:46-0.92:422.15:488:24Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:243.59:496.34:34-1.33:272.55:488:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:223.65:21-1.54:142.75:488:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:173.66:07-1.55:022.95:488:25New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:103.66:52-1.35:533.05:488:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:023.77:37-1.16:473.05:488:26Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:425.23:533.78:22-0.77:493.05:478:27Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:294.74:393.89:06-0.39:033.05:478:27Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:234.25:203.99:500.110:282.85:478:28First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:273.75:554.110:310.511:512.45:478:28First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:433.26:264.311:111.05:478:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:093.06:544.612:581.911:49 AM1.45:488:29First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:342.97:214.91:501.312:261.85:488:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:492.97:505.22:330.71:022.25:488:30Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:533.18:205.43:130.21:402.55:488:30Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:463.28:545.63:51-0.32:182.75:488:30Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:343.39:305.84:29-0.62:592.95:488:30Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:183.45:09-1.03:423.05:498:31Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:013.55:49-1.24:283.05:498:31Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:443.66:31-1.35:193.05:498:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:273.77:13-1.36:172.95:498:31Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:225.63:093.97:56-1.17:252.85:508:31Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:155.23:504.18:40-0.88:432.65:508:31Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:184.64:314.59:23-0.310:112.35:508:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:333.95:114.910:080.311:381.65:518:31Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:053.45:535.310:541.05:518:31Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:453.16:355.712:540.911:42 AM1.65:528:31Waning Crescent30Sun
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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