Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 04m at 12:55 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:06 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:405.34:013.410:301.49:331.47:195:02First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:285.65:463.211:480.810:292.07:195:02First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:185.97:213.312:530.17:205:03Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:096.28:343.51:49-0.57:205:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:596.39:293.712:322.62:38-0.97:205:05Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:476.410:143.91:302.73:23-1.17:205:06Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:336.410:534.02:242.74:04-1.17:205:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:166.211:304.13:152.74:43-1.17:205:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:586.04:022.65:19-0.97:205:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:054.210:38 AM5.64:492.55:53-0.67:205:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:404.211:18 AM5.25:362.56:25-0.27:205:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:144.311:59 AM4.76:262.46:550.37:195:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:484.412:444.17:222.37:250.87:195:12Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:234.51:393.58:272.27:541.37:195:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:004.62:543.19:432.08:251.87:195:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:404.74:382.811:021.69:012.27:185:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:234.96:352.812:091.17:185:16Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:095.17:593.01:010.67:185:17Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:555.48:483.21:450.17:175:18Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:415.69:223.412:022.92:25-0.37:175:19Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:255.99:533.61:002.93:02-0.77:165:20Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:096.210:233.81:522.73:39-1.07:165:21New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:536.310:544.12:432.54:16-1.27:155:22New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:386.211:264.33:342.34:52-1.27:155:23New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:256.04:262.05:29-1.07:145:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:014.611:15 AM5.65:221.86:06-0.67:145:25Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:384.912:104.96:221.56:430.07:135:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:185.21:134.27:291.37:220.77:125:28Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:025.42:323.68:451.18:041.37:125:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:525.64:133.110:090.78:552.07:115:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:485.76:063.111:310.310:002.57:105:31First 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 4:00 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 74% 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 Gibbous (74% 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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