Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (-1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 9:09 pm (6.5 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:034.210:015.44:25-0.24:002.36:397:35New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:264.210:395.24:550.04:382.06:407:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:484.311:164.95:220.35:161.86:417:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:104.55:470.75:541.66:427:31New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:324.66:101.16:351.56:427:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:364.212:554.76:321.57:181.46:437:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:233.91:214.76:542.08:081.36:447:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:223.51:504.87:152.49:081.36:457:25Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:463.22:294.87:342.810:211.26:467:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:224.811:380.96:467:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:314.86:477:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:413.55:455.012:440.511:14 AM3.46:487:19First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:003.76:515.31:370.112:413.26:497:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:213.97:505.62:22-0.21:432.86:507:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:454.18:445.73:02-0.42:362.36:507:15Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:114.59:375.83:40-0.53:281.76:517:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:404.910:295.64:17-0.34:201.16:527:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:115.311:245.34:530.05:130.66:537:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:445.65:280.66:070.26:547:08Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:234.812:215.86:051.27:050.06:547:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:294.31:015.96:431.98:07-0.16:557:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:463.91:485.87:242.59:160.06:567:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:223.62:435.58:163.010:330.06:577:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:083.73:525.29:333.311:510.06:587:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:293.85:115.011:183.46:596:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:204.06:285.012:580.012:453.16:596:58Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:564.27:325.01:520.01:472.77:006:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:254.38:254.92:360.12:352.37:016:55Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:504.49:104.93:130.23:152.07:026:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:114.59:514.73:430.53:521.67:036:52New Moon30Mon
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 12:56 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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