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 7h 11m 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 - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:393.78:416.03:32-0.72:253.06:148:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:163.89:276.04:15-0.83:172.96:148:13New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:493.910:105.94:55-0.84:042.86:158:12New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:193.95:30-0.74:472.66:168:11New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:474.06:02-0.45:292.56:178:10New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:154.16:32-0.16:122.46:188:09Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:055.01:424.26:590.36:582.36:198:08Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:454.62:094.37:250.77:482.26:198:07Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:304.12:384.47:501.28:462.06:208:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:243.63:104.58:141.79:551.96:218:05First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:393.13:474.78:392.211:131.66:228:03First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:302.94:324.89:062.66:238:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:473.05:245.012:261.29:49 AM3.06:248:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:083.26:215.21:260.711:14 AM3.26:248:00Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:423.47:165.52:160.212:383.26:257:59Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:093.68:085.92:59-0.31:423.16:267:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:353.78:576.13:40-0.62:382.86:277:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:034.09:456.24:18-0.93:302.56:287:55Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:324.210:346.24:56-0.94:232.16:297:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:034.55:33-0.85:181.76:297:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:374.86:09-0.46:151.46:307:51Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:185.41:135.16:460.17:161.16:317:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:184.71:525.47:230.88:230.96:327:48Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:294.02:365.58:011.59:380.76:337:47Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:593.53:275.68:442.211:000.56:337:45Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:513.34:275.69:402.86:347:44Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:403.55:355.512:190.211:01 AM3.26:357:43Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:503.76:425.51:28-0.112:303.26:367:41Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:353.97:435.62:24-0.31:413.16:377:40Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:094.08:365.63:11-0.42:352.86:387:38Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:384.19:215.53:51-0.33:202.56:387:37Waning Crescent31Sat
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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