Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 9:26 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:39 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:004.39:045.43:020.32:490.56:037:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:394.29:265.53:360.03:140.96:027:39New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:173.99:495.54:09-0.23:381.26:017:39New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:563.710:135.54:42-0.34:011.66:007:40New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:393.410:385.35:17-0.34:241.95:597:41Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:293.25:55-0.24:472.25:597:42Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:293.06:36-0.15:112.55:587:42Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:582.97:250.15:352.85:577:43Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:154.68:240.35:567:44Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:094.26:003.39:370.48:503.25:557:45First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:324.06:213.610:440.411:082.95:547:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:113.96:424.011:350.45:547:46First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:293.97:034.412:102.312:160.35:537:47Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:334.17:284.912:581.612:530.35:527:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:304.27:555.41:410.81:280.45:517:49Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:234.38:266.02:240.12:040.65:517:49Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:144.38:596.43:07-0.62:400.85:507:50Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:054.29:366.63:53-1.23:171.15:497:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:004.010:166.74:41-1.53:571.55:497:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:003.85:32-1.64:411.85:487:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:063.76:26-1.55:312.25:487:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:203.67:24-1.26:332.55:477:54Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:495.63:393.78:28-0.87:572.85:477:54Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:594.94:504.09:37-0.49:542.75:467:55Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:244.45:454.310:43-0.111:322.25:467:56Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:524.16:284.711:380.25:457:56Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:103.97:045.012:411.612:250.55:457:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:163.87:355.31:341.01:040.85:447:58Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:113.88:025.52:170.51:381.15:447:58Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:573.78:285.72:540.12:071.45:447:59Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:393.68:535.83:27-0.22:341.75:437:59New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 1:02 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Third Quarter (39% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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