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 2h 53m 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 - Dec 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:596.211:063.62:432.34:24-0.76:414:44Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:315.93:142.65:05-0.56:424:44Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:023.510:05 AM5.63:482.85:49-0.26:434:44Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:053.410:43 AM5.14:273.06:350.16:444:44Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:203.411:27 AM4.75:213.27:270.46:444:44Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:303.612:244.26:493.38:250.76:454:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:153.81:463.89:103.29:210.96:464:44Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:464.13:223.510:392.710:071.16:474:44Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:114.54:433.411:322.110:461.26:484:44Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:354.95:493.512:131.46:484:45Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:005.36:463.612:510.76:494:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:275.77:353.71:280.06:504:45Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:576.18:213.812:291.72:05-0.66:504:45Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:306.59:063.81:041.92:45-1.06:514:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:076.79:543.81:422.03:27-1.36:524:46New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:466.810:463.72:232.14:13-1.56:524:46New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:306.711:413.73:072.25:01-1.46:534:47Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:186.43:582.45:51-1.26:544:47Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:393.811:12 AM5.95:002.56:43-0.86:544:47Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:413.912:155.26:162.67:39-0.36:554:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:424.21:334.57:562.68:380.26:554:48First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:394.63:073.99:462.19:360.66:564:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:275.14:413.611:081.410:301.16:564:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:125.56:053.512:110.66:564:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:525.87:133.51:02-0.16:574:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:306.18:073.612:031.71:46-0.56:574:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:066.28:523.712:442.02:25-0.86:584:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:406.39:333.71:222.23:01-1.06:584:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:136.210:123.71:582.33:36-1.06:584:53Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:456.110:503.62:322.44:10-0.86:584:54Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:185.911:303.53:062.44:46-0.66:594:55Full Moon31Tue
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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