36.6050’ N, 121.8880’ W

Monterey, CA

61°
H 66°
L 58°
SSW
6mph
High tide
2:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 9:53 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 41m at 2:09 pm (5.1 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 - Dec 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:023.711:07 AM5.35:023.47:08-0.27:084:59Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:563.711:47 AM5.15:513.57:52-0.17:094:59Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:443.812:344.76:593.58:370.17:104:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:224.01:354.48:303.49:210.37:114:58First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:524.22:534.010:053.110:050.67:124:58First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:184.64:213.711:232.510:480.97:124:58First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:455.05:493.512:221.77:134:58First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:145.57:103.51:140.87:144:58Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:476.08:213.712:131.72:02-0.17:154:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:246.59:263.812:572.12:49-0.87:164:59Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:056.810:253.91:422.53:38-1.47:164:59Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:497.111:224.02:302.74:27-1.77:174:59Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:367.13:212.95:17-1.87:184:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:174.010:25 AM6.94:163.06:07-1.77:195:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:124.111:18 AM6.45:163.06:58-1.47:195:00Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:074.212:135.86:243.07:48-0.97:205:00Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:004.31:155.17:422.98:38-0.47:215:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:504.52:274.49:122.79:280.27:215:01Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:364.83:513.710:432.210:160.97:225:01Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:175.05:243.312:011.67:225:02Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:555.36:573.21:021.07:235:02Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:305.58:163.31:510.57:235:03Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:025.69:203.512:302.52:330.17:245:03Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:345.710:103.61:092.83:10-0.27:245:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:055.810:523.71:483.03:46-0.47:255:04New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:385.811:293.72:253.24:20-0.67:255:05New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:125.83:013.24:54-0.77:255:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:053.79:46 AM5.83:393.25:29-0.77:265:06New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:413.810:20 AM5.74:183.26:04-0.67:265:07New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:163.810:56 AM5.55:013.26:38-0.57:265:08Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:523.911:34 AM5.15:513.17:09-0.37:265:08Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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