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 3h 14m 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 - Sep 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:494.99:286.03:29-0.33:241.45:386:36New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:255.210:195.84:08-0.24:161.05:396:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:035.511:135.44:470.15:090.75:406:33Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:445.65:280.56:060.65:416:31Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:115.012:295.76:101.07:070.55:416:30Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:164.51:195.76:571.58:150.55:426:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:334.12:175.67:502.19:300.55:436:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:023.83:225.58:572.510:460.45:446:25First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:313.94:325.410:192.711:560.35:456:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:434.05:415.311:392.65:456:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:364.26:425.312:540.212:452.45:466:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:174.47:345.31:430.21:382.25:476:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:514.58:205.32:240.22:231.95:486:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:204.69:015.23:000.43:021.75:496:16Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:474.79:405.13:320.63:391.55:496:15Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:124.810:174.94:010.84:141.35:506:13Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:384.910:564.64:291.14:501.25:516:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:044.911:364.44:571.45:281.15:526:10Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:324.95:251.76:081.15:536:09Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:214.112:034.95:542.06:531.15:536:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:153.812:384.96:272.47:461.25:546:06Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:213.61:214.87:052.78:471.15:556:04Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:423.52:154.77:562.99:561.05:566:03Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:043.63:214.79:113.011:010.85:576:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:053.74:324.810:352.911:570.65:576:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:484.05:385.011:462.65:585:58Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:244.36:395.212:460.412:442.25:595:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:574.77:355.41:290.21:361.66:005:55Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:315.18:295.52:100.22:261.16:015:54Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:065.59:235.52:510.33:160.56:025:52New Moon30Mon
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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