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 February 18 at 11:25PM PST until February 20 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:25 PM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s expected. * WHERE...The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, Northern Monterey Bay, The Santa Cruz Mountains, The Santa Clara Valley, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Friday. * 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 February 19 at 8:17AM PST until February 20 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 8:17 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet, with continuing increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:08PM PST until February 20 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 2:08 PM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s expected. * WHERE...The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, Northern Monterey Bay, The Santa Cruz Mountains, The Santa Clara Valley, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Friday. * 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 4:19AM PST until February 20 at 7:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 4:19 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Accumulating snow for elevations above 3500 feet. Elevations below 3000 feet will see no accumulating snow to a wet slushy inch. Above 3500 feet total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and above 4500 feet up to 9 inches. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, and Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Slick, snow-covered roads and hiking trails. Hikers, campers, outdoor enthusiasts may encounter dangerous winter conditions above the snow level. Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities. Downed trees and power outages possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph above 2000 feet. The combination of wind and snow will reduce visibilities with blizzard like conditions over the highest peaks.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 18 at 11:25PM PST until February 20 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 11:25 PM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold conditions with sub-freezing temperatures in the mid-20s to low-30s expected. * WHERE...The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Friday. * 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.