Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 6:56 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 00m at 11:37 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:315.26:193.410:37-0.69:453.15:536:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:525.07:133.711:48-0.611:322.95:516:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:144.97:513.912:47-0.75:506:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:274.88:224.212:472.41:36-0.65:486:32Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:294.88:504.41:441.92:17-0.45:476:33Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:224.79:164.62:331.42:52-0.15:466:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:114.59:404.83:160.93:240.35:446:34New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:574.310:034.93:570.63:520.75:436:35New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:424.010:265.04:350.34:191.25:416:36New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:293.810:505.05:130.14:441.75:406:37New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:193.55:510.05:082.15:386:38Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:183.36:330.05:332.55:376:39Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:333.17:190.15:572.85:366:39Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:154.74:153.18:130.26:233.05:346:40Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:574.59:180.25:336:41First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:564.36:483.410:260.29:323.25:326:42First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:134.27:093.511:250.111:143.05:306:43First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:324.17:273.712:140.05:296:44First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:434.27:464.012:172.512:54-0.15:286:45Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:444.38:064.31:072.01:300.05:266:45Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:404.48:294.71:531.32:040.15:256:46Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:354.48:555.22:380.62:370.55:246:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:304.39:245.63:24-0.13:110.95:236:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:274.19:586.04:12-0.73:461.35:216:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:283.910:356.15:01-1.14:231.85:206:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:343.75:54-1.35:042.25:196:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:493.57:50-1.46:502.66:187:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:055.94:133.58:52-1.27:492.96:177:52Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:025.55:353.69:59-1.09:163.16:157:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:135.06:393.811:07-0.811:062.96:147:54Third Quarter30Wed
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 3:16 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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