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 32m 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:424.74:511.95:320.36:505:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:084.011:18 AM4.15:372.05:550.76:495:25Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:404.112:033.56:352.06:171.26:485:26Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:174.21:122.88:011.96:401.76:485:27Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:074.33:372.49:571.57:112.16:475:28Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:104.66:182.611:190.88:432.56:465:29Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:154.97:153.012:150.16:455:30Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:165.47:463.31:00-0.66:445:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:116.08:163.61:41-1.26:435:32Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:016.58:473.912:412.12:20-1.66:425:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:486.89:204.21:321.72:58-1.86:425:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:346.99:554.52:201.33:36-1.86:415:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:206.610:324.73:101.04:14-1.56:405:36New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:076.111:114.94:010.84:51-1.06:395:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:575.311:515.04:560.85:27-0.36:385:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:534.35:560.86:020.56:375:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:365.01:023.47:080.96:381.26:355:39First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:274.92:532.88:460.97:202.06:345:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:314.85:332.710:330.68:452.56:335:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:464.87:103.111:510.110:432.76:325:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:584.97:483.412:46-0.36:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:585.18:143.61:28-0.56:305:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:455.38:363.812:472.32:01-0.76:295:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:235.48:553.91:242.12:29-0.76:285:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:565.59:144.01:541.82:54-0.76:265:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:265.59:344.12:231.53:17-0.66:255:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:555.49:544.22:531.33:39-0.46:245:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:245.210:164.33:241.24:01-0.16:235:49Full Moon28Fri
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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