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 6h 12m 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:136.910:414.01:502.73:49-1.67:195:02New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:027.011:314.12:452.84:37-1.87:195:03New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:516.93:412.85:25-1.87:195:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:194.210:42 AM6.64:392.76:12-1.67:205:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:074.311:34 AM6.05:402.76:58-1.17:205:06Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:554.412:295.46:472.67:43-0.67:205:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:424.51:304.68:022.58:270.17:205:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:294.72:423.99:272.39:120.77:205:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:134.94:113.310:551.89:581.47:195:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:565.15:533.112:101.37:195:10First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:375.27:283.11:080.87:195:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:155.48:413.31:560.37:195:12Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:535.59:343.512:252.82:360.07:195:13Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:295.610:143.61:112.93:12-0.37:185:14Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:055.710:483.71:543.03:46-0.57:185:15Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:415.811:193.72:343.04:20-0.67:185:16Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:165.811:493.83:123.04:52-0.77:175:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:515.83:512.95:24-0.77:175:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:203.810:27 AM5.64:312.85:56-0.67:175:19Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:513.911:04 AM5.45:152.76:27-0.47:165:20Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:234.011:45 AM5.06:052.66:59-0.17:165:21Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:544.212:324.57:032.57:310.37:155:22Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:284.41:323.98:132.28:040.87:155:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:044.72:533.49:331.88:421.47:145:24Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:445.14:383.010:551.29:272.07:135:25Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:305.46:313.012:070.57:135:27Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:225.87:593.31:08-0.27:125:28Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:166.28:593.62:01-0.97:115:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:116.49:453.812:442.82:51-1.37:115:30Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:046.610:264.01:472.73:38-1.67:105:31New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:566.711:054.12:462.54:22-1.77:095:32New Moon31Mon
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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