Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 6:56 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:40 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:304.312:095.16:041.96:570.87:026:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:194.012:335.16:282.37:410.87:036:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:183.71:015.06:522.78:310.87:046:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:383.51:354.97:173.19:310.97:056:46Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:293.52:224.87:483.410:420.87:066:45Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:284.711:530.77:076:43Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:583.84:484.711:093.67:086:42Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:213.96:044.812:510.412:333.37:086:41Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:424.17:085.01:380.21:302.87:096:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:034.48:055.12:180.12:192.37:106:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:264.88:595.22:550.13:061.67:116:36Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:525.29:535.23:300.23:521.07:126:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:205.610:475.14:050.54:410.37:136:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:526.011:454.84:401.05:31-0.27:146:32New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:266.25:171.56:23-0.67:156:31Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:474.512:056.35:552.07:19-0.77:166:30Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:574.212:486.26:372.68:19-0.77:166:28Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:193.91:396.07:263.09:26-0.57:176:27Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:513.92:425.68:333.310:38-0.47:186:26First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:154.14:005.210:133.511:49-0.27:196:24First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:164.35:244.911:583.27:206:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:004.56:414.812:51-0.11:162.77:216:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:344.77:484.71:430.12:132.27:226:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:034.88:444.62:260.33:001.77:236:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:285.09:344.53:020.73:411.37:246:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:505.210:204.33:331.04:180.97:256:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:115.310:044.23:001.53:530.66:265:16Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:325.410:494.03:261.94:270.46:275:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:545.511:373.93:512.35:020.26:285:14Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:185.54:162.65:390.16:295:13Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:303.810:44 AM5.44:412.96:200.16:305:12Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:18 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 maximum.

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 (8% illuminated). This places Monterey, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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