Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 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 - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:574.76:222.811:450.710:142.46:505:24First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:544.97:313.112:400.26:495:25Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:445.08:083.41:21-0.16:485:26Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:285.28:343.512:172.51:55-0.46:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:055.58:573.612:582.42:24-0.66:475:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:395.69:193.71:312.22:52-0.76:465:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:105.89:423.82:032.03:18-0.86:455:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:415.810:063.92:341.83:45-0.76:445:31Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:115.710:324.03:061.74:11-0.66:435:32Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:435.410:594.13:411.64:36-0.46:425:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:165.011:284.24:201.65:02-0.16:415:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:544.511:594.35:041.55:270.46:405:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:393.95:561.55:530.86:395:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:364.412:413.27:041.56:211.46:385:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:234.52:292.68:441.36:581.96:375:38Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:274.75:022.610:280.78:152.46:365:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:425.06:373.011:400.010:112.56:355:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:535.47:213.412:35-0.76:345:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:555.97:563.71:21-1.36:335:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:506.38:294.112:342.02:03-1.66:325:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:396.69:024.41:261.52:42-1.76:315:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:256.69:364.62:151.13:20-1.66:305:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:096.310:114.83:020.83:56-1.36:285:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:545.810:474.93:490.74:30-0.86:275:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:405.111:234.94:380.65:04-0.16:265:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:294.35:300.75:350.66:255:48Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:014.812:263.56:280.96:041.36:245:48Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:434.61:502.87:441.16:302.06:225:49First Quarter28Thu
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 8:25 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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