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 11m 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 - Oct 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:234.01:245.97:082.58:52-0.27:036:51Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:423.82:225.78:032.810:01-0.17:036:49First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:073.83:335.49:193.011:130.07:046:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:214.04:525.210:563.07:056:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:174.36:125.112:200.012:262.67:066:45First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:014.67:235.01:170.11:362.17:076:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:384.98:264.92:060.32:331.67:086:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:115.19:214.82:490.53:221.17:096:40Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:425.410:124.73:270.84:070.77:096:39Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:115.511:004.54:021.24:480.47:106:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:405.611:474.44:341.65:280.27:116:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:085.65:062.06:070.27:126:35Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:344.211:37 AM5.55:372.36:470.27:136:33Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:254.012:085.46:082.67:290.37:146:32Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:213.812:435.26:422.98:150.47:156:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:263.71:234.97:223.19:080.67:166:29Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:393.62:124.78:173.310:060.77:176:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:473.73:164.49:383.311:060.87:176:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:373.94:314.311:113.27:186:26Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:124.15:464.212:010.812:262.87:196:24Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:404.46:524.212:470.81:212.37:206:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:064.77:524.31:270.92:081.87:216:22Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:325.08:474.42:041.02:511.17:226:21Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:595.59:404.52:391.23:340.57:236:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:305.910:334.53:151.44:17-0.17:246:18New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:046.211:264.43:521.75:03-0.67:256:17New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:416.44:312.05:51-0.97:266:16New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:224.311:23 AM6.55:132.36:42-1.07:276:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:234.212:096.46:002.57:37-1.07:286:14Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:284.11:016.16:552.88:34-0.87:296:12Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:384.12:015.68:022.99:36-0.57:306:11First Quarter31Thu
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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