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 2h 11m 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 - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:533.69:286.04:20-0.43:112.55:468:09New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:293.610:006.04:52-0.53:452.55:478:09New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:063.65:26-0.54:202.65:478:09New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:453.76:00-0.45:002.65:488:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:253.76:35-0.25:462.75:488:08Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:073.87:100.06:412.85:498:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:304.92:524.07:470.37:512.85:498:08Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:244.43:384.38:280.79:262.55:508:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:393.84:244.79:151.111:012.05:508:08First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:173.45:105.210:091.45:518:07First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:543.35:565.712:131.211:05 AM1.75:528:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:183.46:436.31:120.412:011.95:528:07Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:233.77:316.72:03-0.412:572.05:538:06Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:153.98:197.12:51-1.01:512.05:538:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:034.19:067.23:37-1.42:432.05:548:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:494.29:527.24:23-1.63:342.05:558:05Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:354.310:406.95:08-1.54:272.05:558:04Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:224.45:52-1.35:212.05:568:04Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:094.56:36-0.86:192.15:578:03Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:195.71:584.67:18-0.27:232.25:578:03Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:134.92:494.78:010.48:422.25:588:02Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:184.13:434.88:461.110:222.15:598:02Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:473.44:374.99:381.711:521.65:598:01Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:343.25:285.110:372.26:008:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:143.26:145.212:591.111:35 AM2.56:018:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:203.46:565.41:480.712:282.66:017:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:023.67:345.72:260.31:142.76:027:58Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:333.78:105.92:590.01:532.66:037:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:013.88:436.03:30-0.22:292.56:047:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:283.99:156.13:59-0.33:032.46:047:56New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:554.09:486.24:29-0.43:382.36:057:55New Moon31Tue
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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