Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 42m at 8:03 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:38 pm (5.2 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 - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:393.95:44-1.84:562.64:507:20Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:433.96:37-1.75:552.84:507:20Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:474.07:32-1.47:042.94:497:21Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:505.43:474.18:28-1.08:272.94:497:21First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:554.84:424.39:24-0.69:592.64:497:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:104.25:294.510:20-0.111:252.24:487:23First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:313.76:104.811:110.44:487:23First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:533.56:455.012:331.611:57 AM0.94:487:24Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:083.37:165.21:281.112:381.34:487:24Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:143.37:445.32:130.61:151.84:487:25Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:113.48:115.42:520.21:482.14:487:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:013.48:385.53:28-0.12:202.44:487:26Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:483.59:065.64:03-0.42:512.64:487:26Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:323.59:365.64:38-0.53:252.84:487:27Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:163.65:13-0.64:002.94:487:27Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:013.65:50-0.74:383.04:487:27Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:473.66:28-0.75:203.14:487:28Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:333.77:07-0.66:123.24:487:28Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:005.03:163.87:48-0.47:183.14:487:28Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:494.73:554.08:31-0.28:393.04:487:28Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:504.24:304.39:150.110:062.64:497:29Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:083.85:044.710:000.511:232.04:497:29Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:363.55:395.210:460.94:497:29Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:053.46:165.712:271.211:33 AM1.34:497:29Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:273.46:566.11:230.312:211.74:507:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:393.67:386.52:15-0.51:112.14:507:29Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:423.78:236.83:05-1.12:022.34:507:30New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:393.99:106.93:54-1.52:542.54:517:30New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:334.09:586.84:43-1.73:492.64:517:30New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:264.15:31-1.74:462.74:527:30Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 11:20 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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