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 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 - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:033.98:033.412:220.46:407:15First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:334.08:123.612:132.91:080.26:397:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:354.38:263.81:012.41:430.06:377:16Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:204.58:404.11:352.02:11-0.16:367:17Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:594.88:574.42:071.52:36-0.26:357:18Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:344.99:154.62:371.12:59-0.16:337:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:094.99:365.03:100.63:230.06:327:19Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:454.89:595.23:440.23:470.26:317:20Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:244.510:255.44:21-0.14:120.66:297:21Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:074.110:545.55:02-0.34:381.06:287:21Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:583.711:275.55:47-0.45:061.46:277:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:023.26:40-0.45:361.96:257:23Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:085.42:302.97:43-0.36:112.36:247:24Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:015.14:412.99:05-0.27:102.86:237:24Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:164.86:123.310:35-0.39:472.96:227:25Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:564.66:553.711:47-0.511:432.56:207:26Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:264.77:284.212:41-0.66:197:27Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:364.97:584.612:501.81:26-0.66:187:27Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:355.08:275.01:421.12:05-0.56:177:28Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:265.08:555.42:280.52:39-0.36:167:29Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:114.89:235.63:100.03:100.16:147:30New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:554.59:515.83:51-0.43:390.56:137:31New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:404.210:195.74:31-0.64:071.06:127:31New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:273.810:475.65:11-0.64:331.56:117:32Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:193.45:53-0.54:591.96:107:33Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:213.16:38-0.25:222.36:097:34Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:532.97:280.15:412.76:087:34Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:234.68:330.46:077:35First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:144.29:580.56:067:36First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:423.87:013.511:110.511:333.06:057:37First Quarter30Tue
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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