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 5h 10m 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 - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:255.98:324.012:551.42:220.07:014:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:006.49:344.11:361.83:09-0.77:024:51New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:386.710:334.12:192.13:57-1.37:034:51New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:196.911:334.13:042.44:47-1.67:044:51New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:046.93:522.75:38-1.77:054:51New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:344.110:52 AM6.74:442.96:30-1.57:054:51Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:364.111:45 AM6.25:443.17:24-1.27:064:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:384.212:435.66:563.18:19-0.87:074:51Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:374.41:515.08:223.19:15-0.37:084:51First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:314.63:094.49:582.810:100.27:094:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:184.84:353.911:252.311:020.77:094:52First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:585.16:003.612:351.77:104:52First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:345.37:183.51:291.17:114:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:055.58:243.512:321.72:140.67:124:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:345.69:213.61:102.12:530.27:124:53Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:025.710:113.71:452.53:29-0.17:134:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:315.810:563.72:192.84:03-0.37:134:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:005.811:383.82:532.94:37-0.57:144:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:315.83:273.15:11-0.57:154:54Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:203.810:04 AM5.74:033.25:47-0.57:154:55Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:023.810:38 AM5.64:423.26:23-0.57:164:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:463.811:14 AM5.35:253.37:01-0.47:164:56Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:303.911:55 AM5.06:183.37:40-0.27:174:56Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:114.012:434.67:243.28:200.17:174:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:484.21:444.28:443.19:020.47:174:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:224.53:033.710:112.69:460.87:184:58Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:554.94:363.411:261.910:321.37:184:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:305.36:103.312:281.17:184:59Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:075.87:323.41:220.37:195:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:476.38:423.612:092.12:12-0.57:195:01Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:306.69:483.81:012.43:01-1.27:195:02Waning Crescent31Fri
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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