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 1h 31m 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 - Apr 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:275.82:163.57:35-0.86:492.16:527:30Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:115.73:433.38:39-0.87:362.56:517:31Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:035.45:243.29:51-0.78:422.96:497:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:075.06:523.411:07-0.510:263.06:487:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:264.77:493.612:19-0.56:467:34First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:494.58:293.812:102.81:19-0.46:457:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:034.49:004.01:252.42:08-0.36:447:36Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:054.39:274.22:211.92:47-0.16:427:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:584.29:504.33:071.43:200.26:417:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:444.110:114.53:471.03:490.66:397:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:283.910:324.74:240.64:141.06:387:39Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:113.810:524.84:590.34:371.46:367:40Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:543.611:134.95:340.15:001.76:357:41Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:413.46:100.05:232.16:347:42Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:333.26:49-0.15:452.46:327:43Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:034.82:363.07:31-0.16:082.76:317:43Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:334.84:003.08:210.06:292.96:307:44Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:104.69:180.06:287:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:004.410:220.06:277:46Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:084.37:243.311:24-0.110:473.16:267:47Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:304.27:433.512:18-0.26:247:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:504.18:033.912:182.71:04-0.26:237:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:034.28:274.31:222.01:45-0.16:227:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:094.28:534.82:161.32:230.16:217:51Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:114.29:235.33:060.53:000.56:197:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:114.19:565.73:56-0.33:370.96:187:52New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:114.010:326.04:46-0.94:161.46:177:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:143.85:37-1.44:561.96:167:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:203.66:29-1.65:402.36:157:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:313.57:25-1.56:292.66:147:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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