Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 10:02 am (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 7:17 am (3.3 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:153.77:154.412:461.812:350.75:136:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:143.67:434.51:331.41:140.95:126:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:053.78:094.72:121.01:491.15:116:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:513.78:354.92:480.62:201.35:106:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:343.79:015.13:220.32:511.55:096:59New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:163.79:295.23:560.03:221.75:087:00New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:593.79:585.34:32-0.33:541.95:077:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:443.610:305.35:09-0.44:282.15:067:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:323.65:48-0.55:052.35:057:02Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:253.56:30-0.65:482.55:047:03Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:233.67:16-0.56:412.65:037:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:324.93:213.78:07-0.47:502.75:027:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:304.64:153.99:01-0.39:152.65:017:05First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:424.35:044.29:57-0.110:412.25:007:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:034.05:484.610:530.111:551.64:597:07First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:253.96:295.011:460.44:597:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:423.87:095.412:560.812:360.64:587:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:513.97:485.81:510.11:240.94:577:10Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:534.08:296.12:42-0.52:101.24:567:10Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:514.09:106.23:30-1.02:561.54:567:11Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:474.09:526.24:18-1.33:431.84:557:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:414.010:346.05:05-1.34:312.14:547:13Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:364.05:52-1.35:212.34:547:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:333.96:39-1.06:152.54:537:14Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:055.22:303.97:26-0.77:162.64:537:15Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:554.73:264.08:15-0.38:292.64:527:16Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:524.24:184.19:050.19:532.54:527:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:003.75:054.29:560.511:142.24:517:17Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:173.45:454.410:450.84:517:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:353.26:204.612:181.811:31 AM1.14:507:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:453.26:514.91:081.312:131.44:507:19Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:39 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 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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