Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 6:00 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:285.01:194.86:580.87:191.66:387:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:154.61:534.77:301.38:091.66:397:34Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:074.12:294.78:021.89:071.66:407:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:113.73:114.78:372.210:131.56:417:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:343.44:004.69:202.611:271.46:427:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:123.44:564.710:212.96:427:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:373.55:564.812:361.211:39 AM3.16:437:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:313.76:535.01:310.912:483.06:447:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:073.97:435.22:170.51:422.86:457:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:374.18:285.42:570.32:282.66:467:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:054.39:125.63:330.13:102.36:467:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:334.59:555.74:08-0.13:521.96:477:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:024.710:395.74:43-0.14:361.66:487:18Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:335.011:265.55:170.15:231.26:497:16Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:065.25:530.46:120.96:507:15Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:175.212:425.46:300.87:060.76:507:13Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:144.81:235.67:091.38:060.66:517:12Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:214.32:105.67:531.89:130.56:527:10Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:424.03:045.68:442.310:290.46:537:09Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:163.84:095.59:512.711:460.26:537:07Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:453.95:215.411:162.96:547:06Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:534.16:335.412:560.012:392.86:557:04Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:434.47:385.51:54-0.11:462.56:567:03Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:234.68:355.52:45-0.22:422.16:577:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:574.79:255.43:28-0.13:301.86:587:00Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:294.910:115.34:070.14:141.56:586:58New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:585.010:555.14:420.44:551.26:596:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:265.011:384.85:140.85:351.07:006:55New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:535.05:441.26:140.97:016:54New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:214.512:205.06:131.66:550.97:026:52Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:54 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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