Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 29m at 9:44 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:533.16:065.012:491.411:15 AM2.56:148:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:273.26:505.21:481.012:112.86:148:12Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:323.47:335.42:360.61:083.06:158:11Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:163.68:155.63:170.31:593.06:168:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:503.78:555.83:540.02:443.06:178:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:213.89:345.94:29-0.33:262.96:188:08New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:503.910:126.05:03-0.54:082.86:188:07New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:194.05:36-0.64:502.66:198:06New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:484.26:09-0.55:352.56:208:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:194.36:42-0.46:242.36:218:04Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:155.51:514.57:15-0.17:182.16:228:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:045.02:264.87:480.48:201.96:238:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:024.53:055.18:240.99:321.66:238:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:153.93:495.39:031.510:521.26:247:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:493.44:405.69:482.16:257:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:373.35:375.812:110.710:48 AM2.66:267:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:123.56:386.11:210.112:022.96:277:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:173.87:386.32:21-0.41:172.96:277:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:044.08:346.43:13-0.72:222.86:287:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:444.29:266.44:00-0.93:192.66:297:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:204.310:156.34:43-0.94:112.36:307:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:544.511:016.05:23-0.85:002.16:317:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:274.66:01-0.55:491.96:327:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:004.76:360.06:371.86:327:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:325.11:334.77:090.57:271.76:337:45Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:214.62:064.87:411.18:221.76:347:43Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:164.12:414.88:121.79:231.66:357:42Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:263.63:204.88:452.210:361.56:367:41Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:013.34:074.89:242.711:531.36:367:39Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:543.35:024.810:213.16:377:38Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:213.56:014.91:011.011:42 AM3.26:387:36Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:16 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 38% 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 (38% 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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