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All 12 live gauges are running above prediction, from +1.1 ft at Port San Luis / Morro Bay to +2.0 ft at North Spit (past 24 hours).

As of Sun, Nov 15, 12:42 PM PST · observed minus predicted water level

The coast, north to south

Bar: past 24 h, ±2.5 ft · 7 days: Nov 8–Nov 14

  1. Crescent CityDel Norte County+1.5 ft (+18 in)Nov 8: +0.5 ftNov 9: +0.8 ftNov 10: +0.6 ftNov 11: +0.7 ftNov 12: +1.2 ftNov 13: +1.8 ftNov 14: +1.5 ft
  2. North SpitHumboldt Bay+2.0 ft (+24 in)Nov 8: +1.3 ftNov 9: +1.5 ftNov 10: +1.4 ftNov 11: +1.5 ftNov 12: +1.9 ftNov 13: +2.4 ftNov 14: +2.2 ft
  3. Arena CoveMendocino Coast+1.5 ft (+18 in)Nov 8: +1.1 ftNov 9: +1.1 ftNov 10: +1.0 ftNov 11: +1.2 ftNov 12: +1.6 ftNov 13: +2.1 ftNov 14: +2.0 ft
  4. Point ReyesPoint Reyes National Seashore+1.4 ft (+17 in)Nov 8: +1.1 ftNov 9: +1.1 ftNov 10: +1.0 ftNov 11: +1.2 ftNov 12: +1.6 ftNov 13: +1.9 ftNov 14: +1.4 ft
  5. San FranciscoGolden Gate+1.3 ft (+16 in)Nov 8: +1.1 ftNov 9: +1.0 ftNov 10: +0.9 ftNov 11: +1.1 ftNov 12: +1.5 ftNov 13: +1.9 ftNov 14: +1.4 ft
  6. Half Moon BayPillar Point HarborNo live gaugePredictions only. Nearest gauge: San Francisco
  7. Santa CruzMonterey Bay, NorthNo live gaugePredictions only. Nearest gauge: Monterey
  8. MontereyMonterey Bay+1.2 ft (+15 in)Nov 8: +1.1 ftNov 9: +1.1 ftNov 10: +1.0 ftNov 11: +1.1 ftNov 12: +1.4 ftNov 13: +1.6 ftNov 14: +1.3 ft
  9. San SimeonSan Simeon CoastNo live gaugePredictions only. Nearest gauge: Port San Luis / Morro Bay
  10. Port San Luis / Morro BayNearest live tide gauge to Morro Bay & Cayucos+1.1 ft (+14 in)Nov 8: +1.0 ftNov 9: +1.0 ftNov 10: +1.0 ftNov 11: +1.1 ftNov 12: +1.3 ftNov 13: +1.5 ftNov 14: +1.2 ft
  11. Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Harbor+1.3 ft (+15 in)Nov 8: +1.1 ftNov 9: +1.2 ftNov 10: +1.2 ftNov 11: +1.3 ftNov 12: +1.4 ftNov 13: +1.5 ftNov 14: +1.4 ft
  12. VenturaVentura HarborNo live gaugePredictions only. Nearest gauge: Santa Barbara
  13. Santa MonicaSanta Monica Bay+1.3 ft (+16 in)Nov 8: +1.2 ftNov 9: +1.3 ftNov 10: +1.3 ftNov 11: +1.3 ftNov 12: +1.4 ftNov 13: +1.5 ftNov 14: +1.4 ft
  14. Los AngelesLos Angeles Harbor+1.3 ft (+16 in)Nov 8: +1.1 ftNov 9: +1.2 ftNov 10: +1.2 ftNov 11: +1.3 ftNov 12: +1.4 ftNov 13: +1.5 ftNov 14: +1.4 ft
  15. Newport BeachNewport Bay EntranceNo live gaugePredictions only. Nearest gauge: Los Angeles
  16. La JollaScripps Pier+1.2 ft (+15 in)Nov 8: +1.2 ftNov 9: +1.3 ftNov 10: +1.3 ftNov 11: +1.3 ftNov 12: +1.4 ftNov 13: +1.5 ftNov 14: +1.4 ft
  17. San DiegoSan Diego Bay+1.4 ft (+17 in)Nov 8: +1.3 ftNov 9: +1.4 ftNov 10: +1.3 ftNov 11: +1.3 ftNov 12: +1.5 ftNov 13: +1.6 ftNov 14: +1.5 ft

What it means for the next big tides

Default station: Port San Luis / Morro Bay

The next high tides at or above MHHW (5.3 ft) at Port San Luis / Morro Bay in the coming 14 days. The last column adds the past 24 hours’ mean residual (+1.1 ft): what each high would reach if the residual holds.

High tidePredictedIf the residual holds
Sat, Nov 21, 6:49 AM5.7 ft≈ 6.9 ft
Sun, Nov 22, 7:19 AM6.2 ft≈ 7.3 ft
Mon, Nov 23, 7:53 AM6.6 ft≈ 7.7 ft

Every tide for Port San Luis / Morro Bay: Tide Intelligence

Not an official forecast. Tide predictions are astronomical only, and the residual can change within hours. For flood and high surf advisories and official tide predictions, check National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center and NOAA Tides & Currents. Terms and disclaimer

Water temperature vs normal

Normal: November mean, 2010–2025

StationLatestVs normal
Crescent City58.5 °F 12:36 PM+4.9 °F vs 53.6 °F
North Spit61.2 °F 12:36 PM+8.2 °F vs 53.0 °F
Arena Cove63.7 °F 12:36 PM+10.7 °F vs 53.0 °F
Point Reyes63.7 °F 12:36 PM+8.2 °F vs 55.5 °F
Monterey66.2 °F 12:42 PM+8.8 °F vs 57.5 °F
Port San Luis / Morro Bay67.8 °F 12:42 PM+10.0 °F vs 57.8 °F
Santa Monica72.9 °F 12:42 PM+10.7 °F vs 62.2 °F
La Jolla74.7 °F 12:42 PM+11.4 °F vs 63.3 °F
San Diego72.3 °F 12:42 PM+6.7 °F vs 65.6 °F

Latest reading from each gauge’s NOAA water temperature sensor, against that station’s mean for November in 2010–2025. A month needs data in at least 8 of those years to have a normal. No reading right now: San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles.

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

El Niño status

El Niño Advisory

Issued when El Niño or La Niña conditions are observed and expected to continue.

El Niño continues to strengthen, with a strong-to-very strong El Niño likely through January-March 2027 (remaining greater than a 79% chance).
Issued
Nov 12, 2026
Next discussion
Dec 10, 2026

Read the full discussion at NOAA CPC (opens in a new tab)

How to read this page

Residual
The observed water level minus NOAA’s predicted tide at the same 6-minute mark. +1.2 ft means the water stood 1.2 ft higher than the tide table said.
A day or a season
A storm or a strong wind can push the water up for a day or two, and the residual drops back when it passes. A residual that stays above zero through every high and low, day after day, means the sea itself is standing higher. The 7-day row shows which one you are looking at.
The prediction
NOAA’s tide predictions come from the moon and sun only. Weather, river flow and ocean temperature are not in them, so the residual is everything else added together.

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The story

The concepts

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