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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 1:07PM PST until January 10 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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.

High Surf Advisory issued January 9 at 8:54AM PST until January 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:54 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County, excluding Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.

Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 9 at 8:54AM PST until January 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:54 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Hazardous beach conditions expected with strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves up to 15 feet. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.

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 9 at 8:47PM PST until January 10 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 35 expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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 9 at 1:07PM PST until January 10 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 9 at 8:47PM PST until January 10 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 8:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors and ensure that they have adequate shelter and/or warmth. 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.