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 18m 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:435.83:493.58:24-1.37:292.96:127:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:385.35:043.59:27-1.08:493.06:117:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:444.86:083.710:32-0.710:312.96:107:59First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:014.36:583.911:34-0.46:097:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:233.97:364.112:052.512:29-0.16:088:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:403.78:084.31:172.01:160.36:078:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:493.58:344.52:111.51:540.76:068:02Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:493.58:584.72:560.92:271.16:058:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:423.49:204.93:350.52:551.56:048:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:323.49:425.04:110.13:221.96:038:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:193.310:055.14:45-0.23:482.26:028:06Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:073.35:20-0.44:142.56:018:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:553.35:56-0.54:422.76:018:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:483.26:34-0.65:122.86:008:08Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:483.27:16-0.65:443.05:598:09Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:055.03:513.28:01-0.66:243.15:588:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:454.84:503.38:49-0.57:263.25:578:11Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:354.65:343.49:39-0.48:583.25:578:11Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:384.36:063.710:29-0.310:402.95:568:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:564.06:344.011:18-0.15:558:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:213.77:014.512:052.312:030.25:558:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:453.57:315.01:111.512:470.65:548:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:043.58:045.52:080.61:291.05:538:15Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:163.58:406.02:59-0.22:111.55:538:16Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:223.69:196.33:50-1.02:551.95:528:17New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:253.610:026.54:40-1.53:402.25:528:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:263.65:30-1.84:292.55:518:18New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:273.76:21-1.85:212.75:518:19Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:273.77:12-1.76:192.85:508:20Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:255.83:273.78:04-1.47:252.95:508:20Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:195.34:233.88:57-1.08:422.95:508:21Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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