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 3h 21m 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 - Jun 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:183.69:185.83:59-0.43:012.05:438:00New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:593.59:455.84:32-0.53:282.25:438:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:423.410:135.75:06-0.53:562.35:438:01New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:283.35:42-0.44:272.55:428:02Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:203.36:21-0.35:012.75:428:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:183.37:02-0.15:442.95:428:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:223.47:470.16:453.15:428:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:464.64:183.68:370.38:173.15:428:04First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:494.24:593.99:310.510:132.85:428:04First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:143.95:324.310:230.611:342.25:428:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:443.76:044.811:110.85:428:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:053.66:385.412:331.411:56 AM1.05:428:06Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:163.77:146.01:240.612:391.25:428:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:183.87:536.52:12-0.31:231.45:428:06Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:143.98:336.92:59-1.02:071.65:428:07Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:074.09:167.13:46-1.52:531.75:428:07Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:014.010:017.14:34-1.73:401.95:428:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:574.010:496.85:24-1.74:312.15:428:08Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:544.06:14-1.65:282.35:428:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:524.17:05-1.26:322.55:438:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:365.72:534.27:57-0.77:472.65:438:08Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:385.03:544.48:52-0.19:242.55:438:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:524.34:494.69:490.411:042.15:438:09Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:203.75:374.910:440.95:448:09Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:483.46:185.212:211.611:33 AM1.35:448:09Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:083.36:545.41:191.012:171.75:448:09Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:123.47:275.62:050.512:572.05:458:09Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:013.57:585.72:430.21:322.25:458:09Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:423.58:275.93:16-0.12:062.35:468:09Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:183.68:576.03:48-0.32:382.45:468:09New Moon30Sat
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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