Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : 4:37 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 11:40 am (4.4 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 - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:515.38:553.712:432.62:14-0.66:386:01Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:425.59:204.11:372.22:50-0.76:366:02Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:315.69:474.42:281.73:25-0.76:356:03New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:205.610:174.83:181.24:00-0.56:346:04New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:115.310:495.24:090.74:34-0.26:326:05New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:044.911:255.55:010.35:100.36:316:06Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:034.45:560.05:470.96:306:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:045.71:103.86:56-0.16:261.56:286:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:485.72:313.48:02-0.27:102.16:276:09Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:405.64:103.29:18-0.28:082.56:256:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:435.45:523.310:38-0.29:352.86:246:11First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:575.27:043.511:52-0.311:142.86:226:11First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:135.17:513.812:52-0.46:216:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:235.08:274.012:322.51:42-0.46:206:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:215.08:574.11:312.12:23-0.36:186:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:114.99:234.32:191.72:58-0.16:176:15Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:554.89:474.53:011.43:280.16:156:16Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:364.610:094.63:401.13:550.56:146:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:154.310:314.74:160.84:190.86:126:18Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:554.110:544.84:530.64:431.26:116:19Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:373.811:194.85:300.55:071.66:096:19Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:243.56:100.45:301.96:086:20Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:203.26:550.55:532.26:066:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:174.82:323.07:460.56:182.56:056:22Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:554.74:122.98:480.56:472.86:036:23Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:454.69:580.46:026:24Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:524.56:453.211:050.29:563.06:006:25Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:094.57:123.412:000.05:596:25Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:224.67:353.712:46-0.25:586:26Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:274.78:004.112:352.21:26-0.35:566:27Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:264.88:274.61:301.62:04-0.25:556:28Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:08 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.

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