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 5h 41m 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 - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:473.92:434.39:333.610:420.56:305:11First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:214.14:064.211:063.311:330.56:315:10First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:474.35:194.312:062.86:325:09First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:094.56:234.312:170.512:532.36:335:08Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:334.97:214.412:550.61:361.66:345:07Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:585.38:164.51:320.72:190.96:355:06Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:255.79:114.52:071.03:030.36:365:05Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:566.110:074.52:431.33:48-0.36:375:04Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:316.411:054.43:211.74:36-0.86:385:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:096.64:012.15:27-1.16:405:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:084.210:51 AM6.54:442.56:21-1.16:415:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:174.111:39 AM6.35:342.97:18-1.06:425:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:324.112:345.96:353.28:21-0.86:435:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:474.21:405.47:563.39:26-0.56:444:59Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:524.42:584.99:353.210:30-0.26:454:59Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:454.64:234.511:082.711:280.16:464:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:284.95:444.312:212.26:474:57Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:045.16:564.112:180.51:191.56:484:57Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:365.37:584.11:020.92:071.06:494:56Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:045.58:544.01:401.32:490.56:504:56Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:315.69:453.92:131.73:280.26:514:55New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:565.710:333.92:442.14:04-0.16:524:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:215.711:213.93:132.54:39-0.26:534:54New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:485.73:422.85:15-0.36:544:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:093.810:16 AM5.64:123.05:52-0.36:554:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:013.810:46 AM5.44:453.26:32-0.26:564:53Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:583.811:20 AM5.25:223.47:15-0.16:574:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:593.811:59 AM4.96:093.58:020.16:584:52Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:563.812:474.67:173.58:510.26:594:52Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:414.01:514.38:503.59:410.47:004:52First Quarter30Sat
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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