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 2h 17m at 7:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:125.110:045.63:51-0.24:021.07:026:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:445.511:005.44:290.14:540.57:036:49New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:175.811:575.05:060.65:460.17:046:48New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:526.05:421.26:39-0.27:056:46Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:584.512:296.06:191.97:34-0.27:066:45Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:074.11:095.86:582.58:33-0.17:076:43Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:293.91:555.57:423.09:390.17:086:42Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:063.82:525.28:423.410:510.27:086:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:403.94:044.810:203.67:096:39First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:424.15:244.712:020.312:063.47:106:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:214.26:374.61:020.31:173.17:116:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:504.37:374.61:510.42:072.77:126:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:134.48:274.72:310.42:462.27:136:34Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:344.69:114.63:030.63:221.87:146:32Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:534.89:524.63:320.83:561.47:156:31Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:125.010:334.53:581.04:301.17:166:30Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:335.211:154.34:231.45:050.77:166:28Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:545.44:481.75:420.57:176:27Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:004.111:18 AM5.55:132.16:210.37:186:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:503.911:44 AM5.65:392.57:040.17:196:24Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:503.712:165.66:062.87:540.17:206:23Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:053.612:545.56:363.28:510.17:216:22Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:383.61:445.47:183.49:570.07:226:21Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:063.72:515.28:373.611:050.07:236:19Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:573.94:145.010:353.57:246:18Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:314.25:394.912:08-0.112:123.17:256:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:004.56:564.91:02-0.11:222.47:266:16Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:294.98:054.91:490.02:201.67:276:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:595.49:084.82:310.33:120.97:286:14Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:305.810:084.73:100.74:020.27:296:13New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:026.111:074.53:481.24:51-0.47:306:12New Moon31Sun
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 10:45 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 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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