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 5h 45m 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 (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:213.17:196.01:570.112:332.25:528:31Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:403.38:046.22:52-0.51:272.65:538:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:423.58:496.33:42-0.92:212.85:538:31Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:343.69:346.24:28-1.23:142.95:548:31New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:183.75:12-1.24:042.95:548:30New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:593.85:53-1.24:532.95:558:30New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:383.86:32-1.05:412.95:558:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:153.87:09-0.76:302.85:568:30Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:225.22:523.97:44-0.47:232.85:578:29Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:044.73:274.08:170.08:242.75:578:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:504.24:014.28:490.59:342.55:588:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:463.64:354.39:201.010:542.25:588:28First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:003.25:094.59:521.65:598:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:372.85:444.812:101.810:26 AM2.16:008:27First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:272.86:225.01:131.311:07 AM2.56:018:27First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:583.07:025.32:030.711:58 AM2.86:018:26Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:583.27:445.62:470.212:543.06:028:26Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:403.48:275.93:28-0.31:493.06:038:25Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:163.59:116.14:08-0.72:413.06:038:25Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:493.69:566.34:48-1.03:332.96:048:24Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:233.85:27-1.24:252.76:058:23Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:573.96:07-1.35:202.66:068:23Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:334.26:45-1.16:192.46:068:22Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:195.72:104.57:24-0.77:242.16:078:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:155.12:504.88:02-0.28:361.96:088:20Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:204.43:325.18:420.59:571.56:098:19Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:403.74:175.49:231.311:221.06:108:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:213.25:075.610:102.06:108:18Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:153.16:015.812:400.511:07 AM2.56:118:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:503.36:565.91:47-0.112:162.96:128:16Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:543.67:506.02:43-0.51:253.06:138:15Waning Crescent31Wed
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 3% 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 (3% 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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