Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 4:37 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:40 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Oct 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:004.25:284.911:522.96:025:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:374.36:314.812:460.312:522.56:035:50Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:064.57:254.81:280.41:392.16:045:48Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:304.68:114.72:030.62:201.76:055:47Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:524.88:544.62:330.92:561.36:065:45Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:125.09:354.52:591.23:311.06:075:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:335.110:164.33:241.54:060.86:075:42New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:545.310:584.13:471.94:410.56:085:41New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:175.411:453.94:112.25:190.46:095:40New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:435.44:352.55:590.46:105:38Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:383.711:12 AM5.45:002.86:450.46:115:37Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:433.611:46 AM5.35:273.17:390.46:125:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:063.512:315.15:593.38:400.46:135:34Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:373.51:305.06:573.49:450.36:145:33First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:363.72:484.88:463.510:460.26:145:31First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:103.94:114.810:343.211:390.26:155:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:384.35:294.811:512.66:165:29Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:054.76:384.812:250.212:511.96:175:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:345.27:424.81:070.41:441.16:185:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:065.78:434.81:470.72:350.36:195:25Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:396.19:424.72:261.13:25-0.36:205:23Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:156.510:424.53:051.54:16-0.86:215:22Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:546.611:434.33:462.05:07-1.06:225:21Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:356.64:282.46:00-1.06:235:20Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:494.111:20 AM6.35:142.86:55-0.86:245:19Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:014.012:095.96:073.17:55-0.56:255:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:174.01:075.47:143.38:58-0.26:265:16Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:284.12:174.98:423.310:020.16:275:15Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:264.23:364.510:203.111:010.46:285:14Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:104.44:544.211:412.711:510.76:295:13Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:444.66:054.112:402.26:305:12Waning Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9413450)

Common Questions About Monterey, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Monterey, CA today?

Slack tide in Monterey, CA is approximately 7:38 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA