Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 11:58 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:47 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Dec 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:576.29:194.21:371.53:00-0.47:004:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:366.410:144.22:221.83:46-0.87:014:52Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:156.411:064.23:072.14:30-0.97:024:51Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:546.311:584.23:512.45:13-0.97:034:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:336.04:372.65:56-0.87:044:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:504.211:13 AM5.65:252.86:39-0.57:054:51Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:434.211:55 AM5.26:162.97:23-0.27:064:51Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:364.212:414.77:163.08:070.17:074:51Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:284.21:364.38:283.08:540.57:074:51Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:174.42:423.89:512.99:420.97:084:51Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:004.54:023.511:102.510:301.27:094:52Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:384.75:233.312:122.07:104:52Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:124.96:373.31:011.57:104:52Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:435.27:393.41:411.07:114:52Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:135.48:323.612:392.02:190.57:124:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:455.79:193.71:182.12:560.07:124:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:175.910:043.81:572.33:33-0.47:134:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:526.110:484.02:372.44:11-0.77:144:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:296.211:334.13:192.54:51-0.97:144:54New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:096.24:042.65:33-1.07:154:54New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:194.110:52 AM6.04:532.66:16-1.07:154:55Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:074.311:41 AM5.75:492.77:02-0.87:164:55Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:574.412:365.26:542.67:50-0.47:164:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:494.61:414.78:112.58:400.07:174:56First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:404.93:004.19:382.29:340.57:174:57First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:315.24:313.711:031.710:301.07:184:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:205.56:023.612:161.07:184:58First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:075.87:233.61:160.37:184:59Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:526.18:303.812:221.82:08-0.27:195:00Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:356.29:273.91:142.12:55-0.67:195:00Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:176.310:174.02:042.33:38-0.87:195:01Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413450)

Common Questions About Monterey, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Monterey, CA today?

Slack tide in Monterey, CA is approximately 3:22 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 Monterey, CA?

Monterey, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Monterey, 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 Monterey, CA?

Tide predictions for Monterey, 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 Monterey, CA?

Tide data for Monterey, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9413450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9413450.

What is the moon phase in Monterey, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Monterey, CA is Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Monterey, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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