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 2h 51m 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 (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413745
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA Tides - Mar 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:555.011:355.04:510.85:130.06:376:02Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:524.45:460.55:460.66:366:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:115.312:573.86:470.36:211.36:356:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:525.42:203.37:540.16:592.06:336:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:395.44:093.09:120.07:462.56:326:06First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:385.36:103.110:36-0.29:042.96:306:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:485.27:273.411:52-0.410:523.06:296:08First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:055.18:123.612:54-0.66:286:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:165.19:453.812:182.82:45-0.77:267:10Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:155.110:143.92:202.43:27-0.77:257:11Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:065.110:404.03:102.04:03-0.57:237:12Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:504.911:034.23:531.74:34-0.37:227:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:314.711:254.34:331.45:010.17:207:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:114.411:474.45:111.15:260.57:197:14Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:514.15:490.95:490.97:177:15Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:084.512:333.86:280.76:101.47:167:16Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:304.61:213.47:090.76:311.87:147:17Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:554.62:193.17:540.66:502.27:137:18Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:234.63:402.88:480.67:062.57:127:19Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:584.59:550.67:107:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:464.411:110.57:097:21Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:554.312:210.27:077:21Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:144.48:513.31:16-0.17:067:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:264.69:063.512:272.92:00-0.47:047:23Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:284.89:253.81:312.52:39-0.57:037:24Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:244.99:484.12:242.03:14-0.67:017:25Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:175.010:134.63:131.33:49-0.47:007:26Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:104.910:425.04:020.74:23-0.16:587:27New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:044.711:135.44:520.14:580.46:577:28New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:014.35:44-0.45:330.96:557:29New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:043.96:38-0.76:101.56:547:29Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 0% 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 (0% 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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