Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 8:22 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 2:00 pm (5.1 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 - Apr 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:244.48:183.512:300.16:527:29Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:434.38:513.712:153.11:280.06:517:30Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:534.39:163.81:282.82:150.06:507:31Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:504.49:373.92:162.42:530.06:487:32Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:384.49:564.02:552.03:240.06:477:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:214.410:154.23:311.63:520.26:457:34Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:014.410:354.54:061.24:190.46:447:34New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:424.310:554.74:420.84:440.76:427:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:244.111:184.95:180.55:091.16:417:36New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:103.95:570.25:351.56:407:37New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:013.66:39-0.16:021.96:387:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:105.22:023.47:25-0.26:302.36:377:39Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:445.33:203.28:18-0.37:012.66:357:40Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:255.24:593.19:20-0.47:452.96:347:40Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:185.16:313.310:30-0.49:093.16:337:41First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:294.97:253.511:41-0.511:083.16:317:42First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:534.88:013.812:44-0.66:307:43First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:154.78:324.212:412.61:37-0.66:297:44Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:294.79:014.51:502.02:23-0.56:277:45Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:354.79:314.92:471.23:04-0.26:267:46Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:354.610:025.33:390.53:420.26:257:47Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:324.410:335.64:28-0.14:190.76:247:47Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:294.211:055.75:16-0.54:541.26:227:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:273.96:03-0.85:291.76:217:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:283.76:51-0.96:052.26:207:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:135.62:353.57:39-0.86:422.66:197:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:505.33:533.48:31-0.67:243.06:177:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:314.95:193.49:28-0.38:233.26:167:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:234.56:333.510:30-0.110:013.26:157:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:304.27:213.611:320.011:493.06:147:54Third Quarter30Fri
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 5:11 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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