Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay), CA.
Next low tide : 3:32 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:553.94:514.49:390.611:002.25:528:31First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:093.35:294.610:171.25:538:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:412.96:054.812:181.710:55 AM1.75:538:31First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:232.86:405.01:221.211:36 AM2.25:548:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:552.97:165.22:130.712:202.65:548:31Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:013.17:535.32:560.31:072.95:558:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:483.38:305.53:35-0.11:543.05:558:30Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:253.49:085.74:11-0.42:393.15:568:30Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:593.59:465.84:47-0.63:223.05:568:29Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:303.65:23-0.84:063.05:578:29Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:023.65:58-0.94:512.95:588:29Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:343.86:33-0.95:402.85:588:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:063.97:07-0.86:342.75:598:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:275.22:394.27:41-0.57:362.56:008:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:184.73:134.58:160.08:482.26:008:27Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:194.13:504.88:520.610:081.86:018:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:383.54:315.29:301.211:321.26:028:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:193.15:165.610:131.86:028:25Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:103.06:065.912:470.511:06 AM2.46:038:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:463.27:006.21:51-0.112:102.76:048:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:533.47:546.42:47-0.71:182.96:058:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:423.68:486.53:37-1.12:222.96:058:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:243.89:396.44:24-1.33:212.86:068:22New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:023.95:08-1.34:162.66:078:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:384.05:49-1.25:092.56:088:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:144.26:27-0.96:022.46:098:20Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:494.37:02-0.46:552.36:098:19Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:445.02:234.47:350.17:522.26:108:18Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:324.42:584.58:060.78:552.16:118:17Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:293.73:344.68:361.310:071.96:128:16First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:423.24:124.79:051.911:261.66:138:15First Quarter31Thu
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 1:36 pm — 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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