Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 8:50 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 3:03 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:285.711:363.93:292.74:50-0.77:095:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:045.54:072.65:21-0.57:085:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:033.910:39 AM5.34:452.55:50-0.37:075:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:314.011:14 AM5.05:252.46:190.07:075:35Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:594.011:52 AM4.66:092.36:460.47:065:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:284.212:344.17:002.27:140.87:055:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:594.31:273.68:002.17:411.37:045:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:324.42:423.19:121.98:121.87:035:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:114.64:302.810:331.58:492.37:025:41First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:554.96:312.911:460.99:442.67:015:42First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:475.17:543.112:450.37:005:43First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:415.58:413.41:35-0.36:595:44Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:365.89:183.612:132.92:20-0.86:585:45Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:306.29:523.91:162.73:04-1.26:575:46Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:226.410:254.12:132.43:46-1.56:555:47Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:126.511:004.33:072.14:27-1.56:545:48Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:036.311:364.64:021.85:07-1.36:535:49Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:555.94:581.45:46-0.96:525:50Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:144.811:50 AM5.35:561.26:25-0.26:515:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:545.012:514.56:591.07:050.56:505:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:375.22:033.88:090.87:461.26:485:53Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:245.33:353.39:270.68:331.96:475:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:175.25:293.110:490.49:352.56:465:55Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:175.27:153.312:050.16:455:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:205.28:213.61:07-0.26:435:57Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:215.29:033.712:202.91:58-0.46:425:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:155.29:353.81:212.82:41-0.56:415:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:015.310:013.92:082.63:17-0.56:396:00Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:415.310:243.92:482.43:49-0.56:386:01New Moon29Wed
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 5:56 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 24% 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 Crescent (24% 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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