36.6050’ N, 121.8880’ W

Monterey, CA

59°
H -°
L 58°
SSW
3mph
High tide
5:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 8:15 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 5:16 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Sep 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:564.01:465.77:161.99:030.55:456:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:323.62:405.78:032.510:250.35:466:41Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:253.53:445.79:083.011:430.15:476:40Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:013.74:555.710:393.25:486:38Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:004.06:035.712:48-0.212:043.25:486:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:414.27:045.71:42-0.31:092.95:496:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:144.37:555.72:28-0.42:012.65:506:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:434.48:405.63:07-0.32:452.35:516:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:084.49:215.53:41-0.13:262.05:526:31New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:324.510:005.24:110.24:041.85:526:29New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:554.610:394.94:370.54:421.65:536:28New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:174.711:194.65:020.95:211.45:546:26Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:404.85:261.46:021.35:556:25Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:044.212:044.95:481.96:481.35:566:23Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:573.812:314.96:102.37:401.25:566:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:073.51:044.96:322.78:431.25:576:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:503.31:484.86:543.19:581.15:586:19First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:494.811:120.85:596:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:263.64:044.99:293.56:006:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:473.75:165.112:120.511:16 AM3.46:006:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:073.96:185.41:000.112:233.16:016:13Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:294.17:135.61:42-0.21:162.66:026:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:524.48:065.72:20-0.32:052.06:036:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:184.88:575.72:56-0.32:541.56:046:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:475.29:505.53:310.03:450.96:046:07Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:185.610:455.24:070.44:360.46:056:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:525.911:454.74:430.95:310.06:066:04Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:306.15:201.56:28-0.26:076:02Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:544.312:126.15:592.27:32-0.26:086:01Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:173.91:015.96:442.78:42-0.26:095:59Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413450)

Common Questions About Monterey, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Monterey, CA?

Monterey, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 Waxing Crescent (31% 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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