Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 9:11 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 5:08 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:114.39:355.23:170.63:140.36:147:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:074.210:085.44:050.23:530.76:137:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:004.110:405.54:50-0.24:311.16:127:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:514.011:125.55:32-0.55:081.56:107:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:423.96:14-0.65:441.96:097:58New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:363.76:56-0.56:212.26:087:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:185.22:333.67:39-0.47:002.56:078:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:544.93:363.58:24-0.27:472.86:068:01Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:344.64:423.59:130.08:472.96:058:01Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:224.35:443.610:070.210:092.96:048:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:223.96:343.811:030.311:372.86:048:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:353.77:133.911:560.46:038:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:513.67:444.212:482.412:440.56:028:05First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:593.68:124.41:402.01:250.76:018:06Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:003.68:384.72:241.42:030.86:008:07Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:543.79:055.13:040.92:391.05:598:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:463.89:345.43:440.33:151.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:363.910:065.74:24-0.23:511.45:588:09Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:283.910:415.95:06-0.74:301.75:578:10Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:213.95:51-1.05:112.05:568:11Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:183.96:38-1.25:572.25:568:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:035.92:193.97:28-1.36:492.55:558:12Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:515.73:243.98:21-1.27:522.65:548:13Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:465.44:284.09:18-1.09:112.75:548:14Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:524.95:284.210:17-0.710:432.55:538:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:084.46:214.511:17-0.45:538:15Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:324.17:074.812:112.112:140.05:528:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:543.87:485.11:241.51:070.45:528:17Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:093.78:265.42:240.81:540.85:518:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:153.79:025.63:150.32:381.25:518:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:133.79:355.74:01-0.23:191.65:508:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:09 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 47% 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 (47% 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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