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 4h 07m at 2:06 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:33 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:576.110:574.83:491.14:40-0.36:025:51Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:356.311:594.54:281.55:34-0.56:035:49Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:186.35:092.06:30-0.66:045:48Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:074.212:056.25:552.47:32-0.46:055:47Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:254.01:015.96:492.88:40-0.36:065:45Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:503.92:075.58:013.19:52-0.16:075:44Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:084.03:255.19:353.111:020.16:075:42Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:084.24:454.911:082.86:085:41Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:544.55:584.812:010.212:202.46:095:39Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:304.77:014.712:510.41:161.96:105:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:014.97:554.61:330.62:031.56:115:37Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:275.08:434.52:080.92:431.16:125:35Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:525.29:274.42:381.33:200.86:135:34New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:155.310:094.33:061.63:550.56:145:32New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:385.410:524.13:322.04:300.46:155:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:025.411:364.03:582.35:060.36:155:30New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:295.44:242.65:450.26:165:28Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:253.810:58 AM5.34:522.86:270.36:175:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:223.711:31 AM5.25:223.07:140.46:185:26Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:293.612:105.05:593.28:070.46:195:25Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:443.61:014.86:523.39:050.56:205:23First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:483.72:084.68:183.410:030.56:215:22First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:313.93:284.410:003.210:570.56:225:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:034.24:484.411:212.711:440.56:235:20First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:314.66:014.412:222.16:245:18Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:005.07:074.512:280.71:141.36:255:17Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:315.58:094.51:090.92:040.56:265:16Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:056.09:084.51:491.22:52-0.26:275:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:416.410:064.52:291.53:42-0.76:285:14Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:216.711:054.43:111.94:32-1.16:295:13Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:036.83:552.25:24-1.36:305:12Full Moon31Sat
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 5:49 am — 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 66% 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 (66% 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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