Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 9m at 9:28 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:27 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:374.93:263.38:16-0.27:052.86:137:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:154.84:433.39:08-0.27:553.06:127:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:034.65:533.410:07-0.29:173.16:117:57Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:084.46:423.611:08-0.211:013.06:107:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:284.37:193.912:06-0.26:097:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:494.27:514.312:262.512:57-0.26:087:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:054.28:234.71:321.91:44-0.16:078:00Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:144.38:555.22:271.12:280.16:068:01Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:174.39:305.63:190.33:100.46:058:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:184.310:066.04:09-0.43:520.86:048:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:184.210:446.24:59-0.94:341.36:038:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:194.15:50-1.35:171.76:028:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:224.06:41-1.46:042.16:018:05Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:076.12:293.87:33-1.46:552.56:008:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:535.73:393.88:28-1.17:552.86:008:07Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:455.24:503.99:26-0.89:102.95:598:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:454.75:544.010:26-0.510:432.95:588:09First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:554.26:464.111:26-0.15:578:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:133.97:274.312:122.612:210.25:578:10First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:303.68:014.51:212.11:080.55:568:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:383.58:294.72:141.61:480.85:558:12Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:383.58:544.82:571.22:231.15:558:13Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:313.59:185.03:340.72:541.45:548:13Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:193.59:425.24:100.33:241.75:538:14Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:053.510:075.34:440.03:532.05:538:15Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:513.510:345.45:19-0.34:232.35:528:16Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:373.55:55-0.54:552.55:528:16Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:273.56:33-0.75:292.75:518:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:213.57:14-0.76:072.95:518:18Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:115.33:183.57:57-0.76:543.05:518:18Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:535.24:143.68:45-0.77:563.15:508:19Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:27 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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