Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 5:06 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:555.58:023.81:22-0.56:386:01Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:575.78:404.112:502.12:08-0.76:376:02Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:545.89:174.51:501.72:52-0.96:366:03Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:485.89:534.92:451.23:33-0.86:346:04Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:405.610:315.23:380.84:13-0.56:336:05Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:335.311:095.34:310.44:53-0.16:316:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:264.911:495.45:240.25:320.46:306:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:224.46:180.26:120.96:296:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:325.41:253.97:160.26:541.56:276:08Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:175.22:403.58:190.37:412.06:266:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:095.04:093.29:300.48:412.46:246:10Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:104.75:423.310:440.510:032.66:236:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:184.66:533.411:530.411:282.66:226:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:254.57:403.612:480.36:206:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:254.58:143.812:342.41:330.26:196:14Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:154.68:413.91:242.12:100.26:176:15Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:594.69:054.12:051.82:420.26:166:16Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:394.79:294.32:421.53:110.36:146:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:174.69:524.53:171.33:390.46:136:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:544.510:174.63:531.04:060.66:116:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:334.310:434.84:300.74:340.86:106:19New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:154.111:114.95:080.55:031.16:086:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:003.95:500.45:331.56:076:21Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:543.66:360.36:051.86:056:22Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:205.01:593.37:300.26:442.16:046:23Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:045.03:203.28:320.27:362.46:026:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:004.94:453.29:420.18:522.66:016:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:094.85:543.510:520.010:262.56:006:25First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:264.86:453.811:54-0.211:482.15:586:26First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:404.97:264.212:48-0.35:576:27Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:484.98:044.612:541.61:35-0.35:556:28Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 9:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Monterey, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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