Monterey Tide Charts & Fishing
Sunday, September 20 · NOAA station 9413450 (Monterey)
Tides live · forecast as of 12:42 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.7 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
8:44 AM
3.8 ft · in 8h 2m
Next low
1:18 AM
0.6 ft · in 36m
Wind
5 mph NW
Light breeze
Fishing score
48 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | Low | 1:18 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | High | 8:44 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Low | 12:48 PM | 3.3 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | High | 6:31 PM | 4.8 ft |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Low | 2:03 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Mon, Sep 21 | High | 9:06 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Low | 1:42 PM | 3.0 ft |
| Mon, Sep 21 | High | 7:27 PM | 4.9 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Monterey
Today in Monterey, high tide arrives at 8:44 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 6:31 PM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:18 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 12:48 PM (3.3 ft). That's a 4.2-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:07 PM, under a first quarter (61% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:03 AM (0.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
48/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:30 AM – 6:30 AMVery Good
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMVery Good
incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:53 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
First Quarter
61% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
57°F
Fog
- Wind
- 5 mph NWgusts 8
- Waves
- 5.0 ft @ 7s
- Water temp
- 61°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
64° / 57°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Sep 21
65° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Sep 22
70° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Sep 23
76° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Sep 24
74° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Sep 25
71° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Sep 26
70° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
What's Biting at Monterey
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Season: April – September
Baits: Live anchovies, Swimbaits, Hair raisers
Drag baits slowly along sandy bottom near structure edges. Slow retrieve — halibut ambush from below.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
Season: March – July
Baits: Live squid, Big swimbaits, Iron jigs
Find the squid, find the seabass. Fish structure and kelp edges at dawn, gray light, and tide swings.
Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
Season: Year-round, best in winter–spring
Baits: Sand crabs, Gulp! sandworms, Motor oil grubs
Carolina rig in the first trough behind the shorebreak. Follow the tide in — perch feed where sand crabs wash out.
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 3 oz, 26-Pack
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Monterey Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Monterey today?
High tide in Monterey today is at 8:44 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 6:31 PM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 9413450 (Monterey).
›What time is low tide in Monterey today?
Low tide in Monterey today is at 1:18 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 12:48 PM (3.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Monterey today?
Today's best fishing window at Monterey is 4:30 AM–6:30 AM (rated Very Good, 74/100), driven by incoming tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Monterey in September?
In September, the most active species at Monterey are Rockfish, Lingcod, California Halibut, King Salmon. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Monterey tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9413450 (Monterey) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Monterey
Monterey sits beside a submarine canyon that pulls deep, cold water — and the fish that come with it — remarkably close to shore. The Coast Guard jetty, Wharf No. 2, and the sandy stretch toward Seaside offer some of the most varied shore fishing in California.