Water Temperature of Monterey Bay in Monterey, CA
Current Water Temperature
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 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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Weather for Monterey, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 53°F

Fri
H: 66°F
L: 53°F

Sat
H: 68°F
L: 52°F

Sun
H: 68°F
L: 54°F

Mon
H: 68°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
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 AM3:03 PM - 5:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:47 PM - 11:17 PM8:09 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
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 AM3:03 PM - 5:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:47 PM - 11:17 PM8:09 AM - 9:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
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 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
10:14 PM - 11:44 PM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
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 AM4:36 PM - 7:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
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 AM5:20 PM - 7:50 PM
Minor Periods
11:28 AM - 12:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
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 AM6:03 PM - 8:33 PM
Minor Periods
12:31 AM - 2:01 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
