Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 8:22 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:13 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:225.24:113.210:221.19:171.87:095:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:125.36:083.011:430.610:132.47:095:33Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:045.47:523.212:500.27:085:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:575.48:573.51:44-0.17:075:35Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:475.59:393.712:323.02:30-0.47:065:36Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:335.510:113.71:293.03:09-0.57:055:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:155.610:383.82:142.93:44-0.67:045:38Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:535.611:023.82:532.84:16-0.67:035:39New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:285.511:263.83:292.64:46-0.67:025:41New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:025.411:503.94:052.45:14-0.47:015:42New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:365.24:422.35:40-0.27:005:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:144.011:12 AM4.85:232.16:060.16:595:44Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:404.211:50 AM4.46:082.06:320.56:585:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:064.312:363.96:581.96:571.06:575:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:354.51:353.47:581.77:221.56:565:47Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:084.73:003.09:101.47:512.06:555:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:504.95:032.810:311.08:292.56:545:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:415.17:073.011:460.49:372.86:525:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:425.48:113.312:48-0.26:515:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:465.78:493.51:41-0.76:505:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:476.09:233.812:312.92:29-1.26:495:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:456.39:554.01:362.53:13-1.46:485:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:396.410:284.32:342.13:55-1.56:465:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:326.311:024.63:291.74:34-1.36:455:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:235.911:374.84:241.35:13-0.96:445:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:175.45:201.05:50-0.36:435:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:145.012:134.76:180.86:270.46:415:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:525.21:174.07:200.77:031.16:406:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:345.22:363.48:280.67:411.96:396:01Third Quarter29Sun
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 11:17 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Monterey, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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