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 1h 14m 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 - Aug 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:254.110:216.04:59-0.44:142.26:067:54New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:564.210:565.85:29-0.34:532.26:067:53Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:284.35:59-0.15:382.26:077:52Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:034.46:290.26:292.26:087:51Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:184.91:424.67:000.77:322.16:097:50Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:124.32:274.87:341.18:552.06:097:49First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:283.63:225.18:151.710:351.56:107:48First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:193.24:235.49:142.111:580.96:117:47First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:113.25:265.810:332.46:117:46Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:333.56:256.21:010.211:49 AM2.56:127:45Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:263.97:216.61:54-0.512:552.46:137:44Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:084.28:126.92:40-0.91:522.26:147:43Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:464.48:597.03:23-1.22:441.96:147:42Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:234.79:446.94:04-1.23:321.76:157:41Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:014.810:296.64:43-1.04:201.56:167:40Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:394.911:136.05:21-0.65:091.56:177:39Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:175.05:57-0.15:591.56:177:38Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:574.96:320.56:541.76:187:37Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:494.61:384.97:051.17:571.86:197:35Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:503.82:254.87:381.89:251.86:197:34Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:233.33:224.78:172.411:101.66:207:33Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:433.14:294.79:252.86:217:32Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:343.45:334.912:271.211:09 AM3.16:217:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:193.66:285.11:200.812:203.06:227:29Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:453.87:135.41:590.51:092.86:237:28Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:074.07:525.72:310.21:472.66:247:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:274.28:275.93:000.02:212.36:247:25Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:494.39:006.13:28-0.12:532.06:257:24New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:124.59:336.13:54-0.23:271.86:267:23New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:374.710:076.04:21-0.14:031.66:267:21New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:044.810:445.74:490.04:431.46:277:20New Moon31Fri
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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