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 2h 32m 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 - Oct 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:314.610:314.64:100.84:271.37:046:50New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:504.811:104.44:341.15:021.07:046:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:104.911:524.14:561.55:380.87:056:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:315.05:181.96:150.77:066:46New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:383.911:53 AM5.15:402.36:560.67:076:44Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:313.612:195.16:022.77:420.67:086:43Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:393.412:495.06:233.08:370.67:096:42Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:153.31:304.96:423.39:420.67:106:40Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:284.810:530.47:116:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:474.711:580.27:116:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:463.75:124.711:253.47:126:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:064.06:274.912:510.112:432.97:136:34Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:294.37:345.01:37-0.11:422.37:146:33Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:544.78:355.02:170.02:351.57:156:32Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:215.29:335.02:550.23:260.87:166:30Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:525.610:314.83:320.64:160.17:176:29Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:246.011:314.64:091.15:07-0.47:186:28Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:006.34:471.65:59-0.87:196:26Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:344.311:39 AM6.35:262.26:53-0.97:206:25Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:434.012:216.16:082.77:51-0.87:216:24Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:023.81:095.86:573.18:54-0.57:226:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:293.82:075.48:013.410:02-0.37:236:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:513.93:184.99:343.511:120.07:246:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:514.14:414.611:203.37:246:19Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:354.26:004.312:140.112:412.97:256:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:084.47:094.21:060.31:392.47:266:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:354.68:074.21:480.62:251.97:276:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:574.78:584.12:220.93:041.47:286:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:184.99:444.02:511.23:401.07:296:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:385.110:293.93:171.64:140.67:306:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:585.211:143.93:411.94:480.37:316:11New Moon31Thu
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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