Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- Low Tide at 1:23 AM — 1.0 ft (0.30 m)
- High Tide at 7:10 AM — 3.0 ft (0.91 m)
- Low Tide at 12:16 PM — 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- High Tide at 7:04 PM — 5.3 ft (1.62 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (32% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 8:03 AM, 8:27 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 1:49 AM, 3:22 PM
Fishing Rating: fair
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 2026-06-10 | L 1:23 AM (1.0 ft), H 7:10 AM (3.0 ft), L 12:16 PM (1.5 ft), H 7:04 PM (5.3 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Thu | 2026-06-11 | L 2:15 AM (0.2 ft), H 8:32 AM (3.1 ft), L 1:01 PM (1.9 ft), H 7:42 PM (5.8 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Fri | 2026-06-12 | L 3:05 AM (-0.5 ft), H 9:43 AM (3.3 ft), L 1:49 PM (2.2 ft), H 8:24 PM (6.2 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-06-13 | L 3:54 AM (-1.2 ft), H 10:45 AM (3.4 ft), L 2:39 PM (2.5 ft), H 9:09 PM (6.5 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-06-14 | L 4:43 AM (-1.7 ft), H 11:41 AM (3.6 ft), L 3:32 PM (2.6 ft), H 9:57 PM (6.7 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Mon | 2026-06-15 | L 5:32 AM (-1.9 ft), H 12:34 PM (3.7 ft), L 4:28 PM (2.7 ft), H 10:47 PM (6.6 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-06-16 | L 6:22 AM (-1.9 ft), H 1:26 PM (3.8 ft), L 5:27 PM (2.7 ft), H 11:38 PM (6.4 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-06-17 | L 7:11 AM (-1.7 ft), H 2:17 PM (3.9 ft), L 6:31 PM (2.6 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California?
Today's low tide at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California is at 1:23 AM with a tide height of 1.0 ft (0.30 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 12:16 PM (1.5 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California?
Today's high tide at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California is at 7:10 AM with a tide height of 3.0 ft (0.91 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 7:04 PM (5.3 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay?
Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California is fair. The solunar major period starts at 8:03 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge, Elkhorn Yacht Club, Elkhorn Slough, Highway 1 Bridge, Moss Landing, Ocean Pier, General Fish Company Pier. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Tide Chart
Tide times, moon phases & solunar feeding periods
Weather ForecastTide + Solunar Insightfair
Best window: Solunar Major at 8:03 AM. Focus on moving water during tide changes for best results.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Crescent
32% illuminated
Lighter solunar influence — focus fishing around major periods for best results
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay
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