Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 12:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:344.89:007.03:15-1.12:481.56:287:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:075.19:466.83:53-1.03:361.26:287:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:425.310:336.44:30-0.74:250.96:297:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:195.511:215.75:06-0.35:160.86:307:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:565.65:410.36:100.86:307:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:144.912:365.56:151.07:091.06:317:12Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:154.11:195.36:491.88:201.16:327:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:403.52:115.17:242.49:581.26:327:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:003.23:214.88:153.011:351.06:337:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:113.54:454.810:343.36:347:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:593.85:574.912:420.712:103.26:347:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:264.16:525.21:300.41:042.96:357:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:464.27:355.42:070.21:412.66:367:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:054.48:115.62:360.12:122.26:367:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:234.58:435.73:020.12:421.96:377:00Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:414.79:135.73:260.13:121.66:386:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:014.99:445.63:480.23:431.46:396:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:225.010:175.34:110.44:171.26:396:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:455.210:534.94:330.74:541.06:406:54New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:105.311:344.44:561.15:350.96:416:53Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:385.35:191.56:220.96:416:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:243.912:115.35:421.97:211.06:426:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:333.412:545.26:072.48:401.06:436:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:333.11:575.16:372.910:220.86:436:47First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:305.111:420.36:446:46First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:023.75:025.410:513.26:456:44First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:334.16:135.712:40-0.112:132.76:466:43Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:014.57:136.11:26-0.41:112.16:466:42Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:305.08:056.22:07-0.62:001.56:476:40Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:005.48:526.22:44-0.62:470.96:486:39Full Moon30Mon
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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