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 2h 20m at 10:28 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:31 pm (5.8 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 - Apr 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:093.46:040.25:131.56:407:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:082.96:530.25:311.96:397:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:134.92:482.57:570.35:422.36:377:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:014.89:300.36:367:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:184.611:050.06:357:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:074.67:253.512:10-0.46:347:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:354.87:463.912:59-0.76:327:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:425.28:114.412:482.01:41-0.96:317:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:395.48:394.91:411.22:18-0.96:307:20Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:315.59:085.42:280.52:53-0.76:287:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:195.39:385.83:14-0.23:26-0.46:277:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:075.010:106.04:00-0.63:590.16:267:23New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:574.510:446.04:47-0.94:310.76:247:23New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:513.911:185.85:35-0.95:021.36:237:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:543.46:27-0.75:341.96:227:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:163.07:23-0.46:042.46:217:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:385.04:342.98:340.06:372.96:207:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:344.56:413.210:050.28:523.26:187:27First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:014.07:133.511:260.211:392.96:177:28First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:453.97:353.812:230.26:167:29First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:594.07:534.012:412.51:040.16:157:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:544.28:104.31:212.01:360.26:147:30Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:384.38:264.51:541.52:020.36:127:31Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:164.38:434.82:251.02:240.46:117:32Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:524.39:015.12:550.62:460.66:107:33Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:274.29:215.33:260.23:070.86:097:33Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:044.09:435.53:59-0.23:291.16:087:34Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:443.710:085.64:35-0.43:521.46:077:35Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:303.510:375.65:14-0.54:161.86:067:36Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:263.25:58-0.64:412.16:057:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 1:59 pm — 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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