Monterey State Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Monterey State Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
55/100
- 55°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (2)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
55/100
- 68°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
55/100
- 67°F, wind 9 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 1:18 AM | 4.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 5:55 AM | 2.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:02 PM | 5.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:26 PM | 0.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Monterey, Monterey Bay · 1 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
Water quality
Every monitored point along this beach currently grades B.
All 1 monitoring point
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| (at the commercial wharf)* | 0.6 km | B |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-09-04. Grades reflect the most recent agency sampling and can change after rain.
About Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 55°F in February to 61°F in September.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 61°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 65°F. That is 4° above the October average of 61°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Monterey, Monterey Bay about 1 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Monterey State Beach?
We score today 55 out of 100 — fair. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Monterey State Beach?
About 65°F. That is 4° above the October average of 61°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Monterey, Monterey Bay about 1 km away inside a bay.