Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 5:14 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:125.11:413.57:130.06:362.15:536:29Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:504.93:023.38:100.17:162.55:526:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:344.74:413.29:160.28:132.95:506:31Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:294.46:143.310:270.39:503.15:496:31Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:384.27:093.511:330.311:293.05:476:32Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:534.17:433.712:290.25:466:33Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:004.28:093.812:332.71:130.15:446:34Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:544.38:314.01:192.31:500.15:436:35Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:424.48:534.11:571.92:230.15:426:36Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:244.49:144.42:331.52:520.25:406:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:064.49:364.63:091.13:210.45:396:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:484.310:004.93:460.73:490.75:376:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:334.210:265.14:250.34:181.05:366:39New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:214.010:555.35:070.04:481.45:356:40New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:163.75:52-0.35:201.85:336:41Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:213.56:42-0.45:562.25:326:42Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:075.32:413.37:39-0.56:392.65:316:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:555.24:113.38:44-0.57:432.95:296:44First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:565.05:313.59:55-0.59:193.05:286:44First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:124.86:263.811:04-0.611:002.75:276:45First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:344.77:074.112:04-0.65:256:46First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:534.67:424.412:182.212:56-0.55:246:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:024.68:154.81:201.61:41-0.35:236:48Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:044.69:465.13:130.93:220.06:227:49Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:014.410:175.34:020.34:000.46:207:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:554.310:495.54:49-0.14:360.96:197:50Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:484.111:205.55:34-0.45:111.46:187:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:433.86:18-0.65:451.86:177:52Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:413.67:03-0.66:202.36:167:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:245.32:463.57:49-0.56:562.66:157:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Monterey, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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