Tides Today & Tomorrow in Monterey, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Monterey, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 12:19 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:58 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9413450
Common Questions About Tides

Monterey, CA Tides - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:125.411:564.14:182.35:19-0.37:095:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:465.14:572.25:48-0.17:085:34Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:264.111:22 AM4.95:382.26:180.27:075:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:574.212:024.56:242.16:480.57:065:36Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:314.312:494.07:172.07:200.97:055:37Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:074.51:493.68:201.97:551.37:045:38Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:494.63:093.29:341.68:381.77:035:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:364.94:483.010:511.29:342.17:025:40Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:295.16:223.112:000.67:015:41Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:255.47:333.412:570.07:005:42Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:225.88:263.71:48-0.66:595:44Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:166.19:104.012:592.32:36-1.06:585:45Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:096.39:514.31:582.13:21-1.36:575:46New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:006.410:324.52:541.84:04-1.36:565:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:516.211:124.83:481.54:47-1.26:555:48New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:425.911:534.94:421.35:29-0.86:545:49New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:355.45:381.16:10-0.36:535:50Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:365.012:314.86:361.16:520.36:515:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:205.11:344.17:401.07:360.96:505:52Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:085.02:503.68:511.08:241.56:495:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:004.94:233.310:100.99:212.06:485:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:584.96:013.211:280.710:322.46:475:55First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:574.87:203.412:330.56:455:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:554.98:133.61:260.26:445:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:474.98:513.712:462.52:090.06:435:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:325.09:223.81:352.42:45-0.16:415:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:125.19:493.92:162.23:17-0.26:406:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:495.110:144.02:532.03:47-0.26:396:01Full Moon28Tue
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 3:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Monterey, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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