Water Temperature of Monterey Bay in Monterey, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 12:54 PM PDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 12, 3:16 AM, -0.6 ft
High: June 12, 9:49 AM, 3.4 ft
Low: June 12, 2:00 PM, 2.3 ft
High: June 12, 8:30 PM, 6.4 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Monterey Municipal Beach; Old Fisherman's Wharf; Monterey Harbor; Monterey Bay National Marine SanctuaryStation 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
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San Francisco Bay, Menlo Park, CA (63.4 mi)
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San Francisco Bay, San Mateo, CA (73.5 mi)
San Francisco Bay, Alameda, CA (83.7 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (87.4 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (88.9 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (89.4 mi)
Weather for Monterey, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 71°F
L: 55°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 54°F

Mon
H: 71°F
L: 54°F

Tue
H: 72°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 6:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:13 PM - 8:43 PM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
5:41 PM - 7:11 PM2:48 AM - 4:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 11:02PM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 11:02 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures between 90 and 95 for most areas, with some readings above 100 degrees. Hottest conditions across the East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, and The East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action when you experience symptoms of heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 11 at 8:48PM PDT until June 17 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 8:48 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions near the San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:51 PM on Thursday the 11th, 1.6 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 9:34 PM on Friday the 12th, 1.8 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 10:20 PM on Saturday the 13th, 1.9 ft above normal (7.8 ft MLLW) at 11:10 PM on Sunday the 14th, 1.7 ft above normal (7.5 ft MLLW) at 12:02 AM on Tuesday the 16th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:56 AM on Wednesday the 17th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 5:26AM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures between 90 and 95 for most areas, with some readings above 100 degrees. Hottest conditions across the East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, and The East Bay Hills and Valleys. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action when you experience symptoms of heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. Beat the heat and check the backseat! Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 6:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:13 PM - 8:43 PM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
5:41 PM - 7:11 PM2:48 AM - 4:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 11:41 AM
Moonset: 7:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:17 PM - 9:47 PM11:11 AM - 1:41 PM
Minor Periods
6:58 PM - 8:28 PM3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 12:47 AM
Moonset: 8:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 PM - 10:54 PM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
8:11 PM - 9:41 PM4:27 AM - 5:57 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 PM
Moonset: 9:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
9:14 PM - 10:44 PM5:33 AM - 7:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 10:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:06 PM - 11:36 PM6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
