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 52m 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 - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:195.44:052.35:230.17:326:10New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:003.810:43 AM5.44:302.66:000.07:336:09New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:513.710:09 AM5.43:552.95:41-0.16:345:08Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:493.610:39 AM5.44:213.16:26-0.16:365:07Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:593.511:15 AM5.34:503.37:16-0.16:375:06Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:213.512:005.15:283.58:12-0.16:385:05Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:323.612:594.96:433.69:110.06:395:04First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:143.82:164.68:393.510:080.06:405:03First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:424.03:434.410:253.111:000.16:415:02First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:094.45:074.211:402.511:460.46:425:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:364.86:244.212:401.66:435:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:055.37:344.212:280.71:330.76:445:00Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:375.88:404.11:091.12:23-0.16:454:59Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:116.39:424.11:491.63:12-0.76:464:58Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:486.510:444.12:292.04:01-1.26:474:58Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:276.611:474.03:112.44:51-1.46:484:57Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:096.53:562.85:42-1.36:494:56Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:523.910:54 AM6.24:453.16:34-1.16:504:56Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:593.911:43 AM5.75:413.37:29-0.86:514:55Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:063.912:385.26:493.48:25-0.46:524:55Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:074.01:424.68:173.49:220.06:534:54Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:584.22:574.19:543.110:160.46:544:54Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:384.34:183.811:172.711:040.76:554:53Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:114.55:363.512:202.16:564:53Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:384.86:473.41:081.66:574:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:025.07:503.412:201.51:481.06:584:52Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:265.28:463.512:511.92:250.66:594:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:495.49:363.51:212.32:590.17:004:52Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:145.610:243.61:502.63:34-0.27:014:51New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:425.711:113.62:202.84:10-0.47:024:51New Moon30Sat
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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