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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 32m at 12:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:13 am (2.9 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 - May 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:283.77:163.812:020.46:047:38First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:433.97:314.112:292.512:410.46:037:38First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:394.07:484.41:081.91:120.36:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:274.18:074.81:441.31:400.46:017:40Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:114.28:285.22:180.72:070.56:007:41Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:534.28:525.62:530.12:340.75:597:41Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:364.29:195.93:31-0.43:031.05:587:42Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:224.09:506.14:11-0.83:331.35:577:43Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:133.810:256.24:55-1.14:061.65:567:44Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:123.55:44-1.24:422.05:557:45Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:213.36:38-1.15:252.35:557:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:443.27:38-0.96:222.75:547:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:525.44:133.48:47-0.67:522.95:537:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:074.95:193.810:01-0.510:042.85:527:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:404.56:074.211:06-0.311:402.25:527:48Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:084.36:454.712:00-0.25:517:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:234.27:205.212:471.512:450.15:507:50Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:274.27:515.51:400.81:240.45:497:51Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:234.18:215.82:260.21:590.75:497:51Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:124.08:496.03:07-0.32:311.15:487:52New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:583.89:176.03:46-0.63:011.55:487:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:433.79:456.04:23-0.83:291.85:477:53New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:313.510:145.85:01-0.83:582.15:477:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:223.35:40-0.64:272.45:467:55Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:193.26:20-0.44:572.75:467:55Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:273.27:04-0.25:342.95:457:56Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:503.27:530.16:273.15:457:57Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:424.54:563.48:490.38:013.25:447:57First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:434.15:353.79:490.510:213.05:447:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:083.86:024.010:420.711:422.65:447:59First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:373.66:264.411:260.85:437:59First Quarter31Fri
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 3:12 am — 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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