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 1h 10m 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 - Mar 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:334.44:402.69:341.06:572.56:215:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:454.37:123.011:100.79:412.96:205:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:074.37:333.312:120.36:195:52First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:164.57:513.512:540.06:175:53Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:084.88:083.712:162.51:27-0.36:165:53Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:495.08:243.812:532.21:55-0.46:155:54Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:235.38:424.01:241.82:20-0.56:145:55Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:555.49:014.11:531.52:44-0.66:125:56Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:265.49:224.32:241.23:07-0.56:115:57Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:585.310:444.53:571.04:31-0.37:106:58Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:315.111:084.74:320.84:550.07:086:58Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:084.611:354.85:100.65:190.37:076:59Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:514.15:540.55:430.87:067:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:054.912:433.56:450.56:081.37:047:01Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:424.91:562.97:480.56:341.87:037:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:294.84:092.59:190.57:062.37:027:02Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:394.86:442.811:030.28:522.87:007:03Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:134.87:333.312:18-0.36:597:04Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:395.18:033.71:14-0.86:587:05Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:475.58:324.112:452.21:59-1.16:567:05Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:435.89:014.51:411.62:38-1.26:557:06Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:335.99:304.92:291.03:14-1.26:537:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:185.810:005.13:130.53:47-0.96:527:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:015.510:305.33:570.14:19-0.56:517:08New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:445.011:015.44:40-0.14:490.16:497:09New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:304.411:315.35:24-0.15:180.76:487:10Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:193.76:100.05:441.36:477:11Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:035.11:183.17:000.26:071.96:457:11Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:364.82:502.78:000.56:232.46:447:12Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:164.49:280.76:437:13First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:174.011:120.66:417:14First Quarter31Sun
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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