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 3h 20m 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 - Aug 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:242.94:554.89:362.46:138:14First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:332.95:424.912:391.210:18 AM2.86:148:13First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:103.16:325.11:380.811:26 AM3.16:158:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:563.37:215.32:260.412:403.26:168:11Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:253.58:075.53:070.11:403.26:178:10Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:513.68:505.73:44-0.22:293.06:188:09Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:153.79:315.94:19-0.53:142.86:188:08Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:403.810:115.94:52-0.73:592.66:198:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:064.05:25-0.74:462.46:208:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:334.25:57-0.65:352.16:218:05Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:034.56:29-0.36:291.96:228:04Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:255.11:354.87:010.27:281.66:238:03Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:214.52:115.17:340.88:341.36:238:01Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:293.92:525.48:091.59:501.06:248:00Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:583.43:405.58:472.111:130.66:257:59Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:523.14:385.79:372.76:267:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:453.35:425.812:310.210:50 AM3.06:277:56Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:583.56:485.91:38-0.212:193.16:277:55Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:433.87:506.02:34-0.61:343.06:287:54Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:193.98:466.13:23-0.82:352.76:297:53Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:524.19:356.04:06-0.83:292.46:307:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:224.210:215.84:44-0.64:172.26:317:50New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:514.411:055.55:18-0.45:031.96:327:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:194.55:500.05:491.76:327:47New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:464.66:190.56:341.66:337:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:314.61:134.76:461.07:221.56:347:44Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:194.11:424.77:111.68:131.56:357:43Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:173.62:134.77:352.19:141.46:367:42Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:343.22:514.77:582.610:261.36:377:40First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:293.13:394.78:203.011:451.26:377:39First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:424.76:387:37First Quarter31Sun
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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