Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 7:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 1:14 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:554.111:47 AM4.66:052.36:410.37:095:33Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:234.212:294.16:552.27:070.87:085:34Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:524.31:203.67:542.17:311.37:075:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:234.52:323.19:051.97:561.87:065:36First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:594.64:222.710:261.58:242.37:055:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:414.86:462.811:421.19:032.77:045:38First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:305.08:183.112:420.57:035:39First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:255.38:563.31:31-0.17:025:40Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:205.69:253.52:15-0.67:015:41Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:136.09:523.712:553.02:56-1.07:005:42Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:046.210:213.91:522.73:36-1.36:595:43Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:536.410:524.12:462.44:14-1.56:585:44Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:426.311:244.43:392.04:52-1.36:575:46Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:326.011:584.74:341.75:29-1.06:565:47Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:255.55:311.36:06-0.46:555:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:355.012:234.76:321.06:430.36:545:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:145.21:314.07:390.87:201.06:535:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:585.42:583.38:550.68:011.86:525:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:475.44:523.010:180.48:512.46:505:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:455.46:553.211:390.010:082.96:495:53Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:505.48:133.512:48-0.36:485:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:565.48:583.71:43-0.56:475:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:565.49:313.812:572.92:30-0.76:455:56Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:475.49:583.91:532.73:09-0.76:445:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:315.410:223.92:372.53:44-0.66:435:58New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:105.310:454.03:162.24:14-0.56:425:59New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:475.211:064.13:522.04:41-0.26:406:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:224.911:274.24:281.75:050.16:396:00New Moon28Mon
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 4:22 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 12% 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 (12% 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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