Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:28 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 6:13 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:566.411:114.23:431.44:53-0.57:146:01Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:266.24:121.95:37-0.47:146:00Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:073.89:58 AM5.93:412.45:24-0.26:154:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:133.510:31 AM5.54:102.86:160.26:164:58Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:443.311:11 AM5.04:393.17:200.56:174:57Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:044.58:390.76:184:56Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:103.71:314.28:223.69:510.86:194:55Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:354.03:164.010:313.210:430.76:204:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:554.34:324.111:242.711:220.86:214:54Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:134.55:294.212:022.26:224:53Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:314.86:174.312:361.66:234:52Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:505.27:004.312:210.91:091.06:244:52Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:105.67:414.312:471.01:420.56:254:51Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:335.98:214.31:121.22:160.06:264:50New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:586.29:044.11:391.42:53-0.46:264:50New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:276.49:523.92:081.73:34-0.76:274:49New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:596.510:473.72:382.04:19-0.86:284:49New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:376.411:513.53:122.35:10-0.86:294:48Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:216.13:522.66:06-0.66:304:48Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:073.511:15 AM5.74:442.97:10-0.46:314:47Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:343.612:245.26:043.28:20-0.26:324:47First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:453.91:524.88:083.19:280.06:334:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:354.43:274.510:032.610:250.16:344:46First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:144.94:494.411:171.911:130.46:354:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:505.45:594.312:131.06:364:45Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:235.86:594.31:020.36:374:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:566.27:524.212:321.01:45-0.36:384:45Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:276.48:404.11:071.32:26-0.66:384:45Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:586.59:273.91:401.73:05-0.86:394:45Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:286.410:153.82:122.03:45-0.86:404:44Full Moon30Sat
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 8:20 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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