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 2h 51m 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 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:505.36:023.212:081.07:195:02First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:375.47:273.21:070.67:195:03Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:215.58:323.41:550.27:195:04Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:025.69:203.612:382.62:36-0.17:205:05Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:405.79:593.71:242.73:12-0.37:205:05Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:165.710:323.82:062.73:45-0.47:205:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:515.711:023.82:452.74:17-0.57:205:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:255.711:323.93:242.74:47-0.57:195:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:595.64:032.65:17-0.47:195:09Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:024.010:33 AM5.44:442.55:47-0.37:195:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:334.111:10 AM5.15:282.56:17-0.17:195:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:054.211:50 AM4.76:162.46:470.27:195:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:384.412:374.27:132.37:190.67:195:13Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:144.61:373.78:192.17:531.17:185:14Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:544.92:573.39:361.78:341.57:185:15Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:395.14:373.010:541.29:242.07:185:16Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:295.56:183.012:030.67:175:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:235.87:363.31:01-0.17:175:18Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:186.28:333.61:53-0.77:175:19Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:126.49:203.912:462.52:41-1.17:165:20Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:056.610:024.21:482.33:26-1.47:165:21New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:566.610:424.42:472.14:10-1.57:155:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:476.411:234.63:431.94:52-1.37:155:23New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:376.04:391.75:33-1.07:145:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:044.811:28 AM5.55:361.66:13-0.57:145:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:455.012:224.86:361.56:520.17:135:26Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:285.11:224.17:401.57:320.87:125:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:145.12:343.58:521.48:141.47:125:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:025.14:053.110:121.29:012.07:115:30First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:555.15:513.011:311.010:002.47:105:31First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:495.17:213.212:370.67:095:32First Quarter31Fri
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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