Water Temperature of Monterey Bay in Monterey, CA

Current Water Temperature

58.1°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT

Today's Tides

Low: July 16, 6:56 AM, -1.3 ft
 High: July 16, 1:40 PM, 4.4 ft
Low: July 16, 6:37 PM, 2.3 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Monterey Municipal Beach; Old Fisherman's Wharf; Monterey Harbor; Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Monterey Bay

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

Pacific Ocean, Big Sur, CA (22.2 mi)
Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, CA (24.1 mi)
Coyote Creek, Morgan Hill, CA (41.1 mi)
Coyote Creek, Coyote, CA (43.1 mi)
Coyote Creek, San Jose, CA (56.5 mi)
Arroyo Hondo, San Jose, CA (59.5 mi)
Coyote Creek, Alviso, CA (59.8 mi)
San Francisco Bay, Menlo Park, CA (63.4 mi)
Redwood Creek, Redwood City, CA (64.8 mi)
Arroyo Valle, Livermore, CA (70.7 mi)
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

60.1°F
Clear
Clear
60.1°F
57°F
69%
WNW 4 mph
8.5 mph
56.4°F
51.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 53°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 66°F
L: 53°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 68°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 68°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 68°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.9 μg/m3
PM10: 16.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 8:39 AM
Moon Transit: 3:33 PM
Moonset: 10:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

9:47 PM - 11:17 PM
8:09 AM - 9:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 10:09AM PDT until July 15 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

Hydration is a critical piece to surviving the heat. Drink water, and if possible, take water to those who are vulnerable. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. 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.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 15 at 2:02PM PDT until July 15 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 15 at 2:02PM PDT until July 16 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed July 15, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 30 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Thursday, July 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69°F
53.3°F
60.7°F
76%
0 in
9%
0%
11.9 mph
10.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.21 μg/m3
PM10: 15.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 90.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 8:39 AM
Moon Transit: 3:33 PM
Moonset: 10:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

9:47 PM - 11:17 PM
8:09 AM - 9:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
66.4°F
52.7°F
58.7°F
77%
0 in
8%
0%
11.2 mph
10.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.73 μg/m3
PM10: 17.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 89.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 9:48 AM
Moon Transit: 4:21 PM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
9:18 AM - 10:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.8°F
52.2°F
59.4°F
75%
0 in
7%
0%
10.1 mph
10.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.92 μg/m3
PM10: 13.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 91.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 10:55 AM
Moon Transit: 5:06 PM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:36 PM - 7:06 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:25 AM - 11:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.3°F
53.7°F
60.6°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
10.7 mph
9.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.12 μg/m3
PM10: 10.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 96.36 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 11:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:50 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:35 AM - 3:05 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

11:28 AM - 12:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.5°F
55.4°F
61.3°F
76%
0 in
9%
0%
8.9 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.83 μg/m3
PM10: 12.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 106.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:01 PM
Moon Transit: 6:33 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:19 AM - 3:49 AM
6:03 PM - 8:33 PM

Minor Periods

12:31 AM - 2:01 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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