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 2h 31m at 5:07 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:214.11:255.07:041.88:111.36:387:36Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:173.71:584.97:292.39:071.36:397:35Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:293.42:384.97:562.710:161.36:407:33First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:103.23:304.88:283.011:321.26:407:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:073.34:344.89:273.26:417:30First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:143.55:424.912:400.911:11 AM3.36:427:29First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:453.66:435.11:330.612:353.16:437:27Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:093.87:375.32:160.31:352.96:447:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:324.18:275.52:530.12:252.56:447:24Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:554.49:145.63:280.03:112.06:457:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:214.710:025.64:010.03:581.56:467:21Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:495.110:515.44:340.24:461.06:477:20Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:205.511:435.15:080.55:360.66:487:18Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:545.85:430.96:290.36:487:17Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:404.712:326.06:191.47:260.16:497:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:454.31:156.16:582.08:280.06:507:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:013.92:056.07:432.59:390.06:517:12Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:333.73:075.88:402.910:560.06:527:11Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:093.74:205.510:023.16:527:09Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:223.95:385.412:110.011:40 AM3.16:537:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:134.26:525.31:15-0.11:022.86:547:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:524.47:555.32:080.02:052.36:557:05Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:254.68:505.22:520.12:571.96:567:03Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:534.89:385.13:300.33:421.56:567:02Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:205.010:234.94:030.64:231.26:577:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:445.110:054.73:331.04:010.95:585:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:085.210:484.44:001.44:390.75:595:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:325.311:324.24:251.85:160.66:005:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:575.34:502.25:560.66:005:54Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:213.911:25 AM5.25:162.56:400.76:015:53Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 8:23 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 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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