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 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 - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:335.011:255.25:170.35:271.36:287:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:065.15:460.76:181.36:287:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:144.612:445.26:161.27:181.36:297:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:153.91:305.36:491.88:361.26:307:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:433.42:305.37:292.310:171.06:317:13First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:533.23:485.48:372.811:430.56:317:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:383.55:085.610:363.06:327:11First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:353.96:175.912:470.012:042.76:337:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:144.37:166.31:38-0.41:072.36:337:08Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:484.68:076.52:22-0.71:591.96:347:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:194.98:526.53:00-0.72:451.56:357:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:505.29:356.33:36-0.63:281.16:357:04Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:215.310:165.94:10-0.34:110.96:367:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:525.410:585.44:410.14:540.96:377:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:235.411:424.85:120.75:380.96:377:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:545.35:401.26:241.06:386:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:314.212:275.16:071.87:171.26:396:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:333.61:034.86:312.48:251.46:396:55Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:173.21:514.66:532.910:091.46:406:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:094.411:401.26:416:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:383.64:444.510:593.46:416:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:543.95:544.712:370.912:153.16:426:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:114.16:455.01:180.612:592.86:436:48Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:284.37:275.31:510.41:342.46:446:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:454.58:045.62:190.22:061.96:446:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:054.88:405.72:460.12:391.56:456:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:265.19:165.73:120.13:141.16:466:43New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:505.49:545.53:380.23:510.86:466:41New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:175.610:355.24:050.54:320.56:476:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:475.811:234.74:340.85:180.36:486:39Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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