Station Name: Monterey
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
Municipal Wharf 2
Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey County

GPS Coordinates: 36.605000, -121.888054

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 10 at 2:42PM PST until January 12 at 7:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 2:42 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with increased risk for rip currents, sneaker waves, and larger shore break. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma county to Monterey county. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

Conditions are favorable for a heightened risk of sneaker waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean! Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 11:14AM PST until January 11 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Valleys, and East Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.

Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result. Check with your local, city, or county officials for information on available warming centers. Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Cover or tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 10 at 11:14AM PST until January 11 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.

Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result. Check with your local, city, or county officials for information on available warming centers. Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Cover or tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.