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 4h 03m 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 - Jul 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:363.26:255.612:521.111:37 AM1.85:468:09Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:473.47:046.11:400.412:242.05:478:09Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:443.67:466.62:24-0.41:122.15:478:09Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:333.78:306.93:08-1.02:012.15:488:09Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:213.99:157.23:53-1.42:502.15:488:08Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:094.010:027.24:39-1.63:412.15:498:08Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:574.110:516.95:25-1.64:352.15:498:08Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:474.26:12-1.45:332.25:508:08Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:384.46:58-1.06:392.25:508:08Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:395.72:314.67:45-0.57:542.25:518:07Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:424.93:264.88:330.29:272.15:518:07Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:594.14:215.19:260.811:061.75:528:07Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:353.55:135.310:211.45:538:06Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:163.36:015.612:251.111:18 AM1.95:538:06Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:443.36:465.71:270.512:112.35:548:05Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:463.57:275.92:160.11:012.55:548:05Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:303.68:046.02:55-0.21:452.65:558:05Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:063.78:396.13:30-0.42:232.65:568:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:373.89:126.14:02-0.52:582.65:568:03New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:073.89:446.14:33-0.53:322.55:578:03New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:373.810:166.05:04-0.44:062.55:588:02New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:083.95:34-0.34:422.55:588:02Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:393.96:03-0.15:222.55:598:01Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:124.06:320.26:072.56:008:00Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:474.17:000.57:012.56:018:00Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:394.52:254.37:290.98:092.56:017:59First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:333.93:094.58:011.49:452.26:027:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:553.33:584.88:401.811:191.76:037:58First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:533.04:515.29:362.26:037:57First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:413.15:455.712:281.010:48 AM2.56:047:56Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:543.46:386.21:230.211:57 AM2.56:057:55Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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