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 (tomorrow) : 1:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 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 - Oct 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:134.47:085.21:280.21:242.56:486:38Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:344.67:495.32:030.11:592.16:496:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:534.88:245.32:300.22:291.76:506:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:104.98:565.32:540.42:581.36:506:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:275.19:275.13:140.63:271.06:516:32New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:455.39:594.93:340.83:580.86:526:31New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:045.410:334.53:531.14:310.66:536:30New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:255.511:114.14:121.55:070.66:536:28Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:475.511:563.74:311.85:470.66:546:27Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:135.44:492.26:340.76:556:26Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:563.311:44 AM5.35:052.67:340.86:566:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:363.012:285.15:102.98:580.86:566:23First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:394.910:330.66:576:22First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:284.811:400.36:586:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:013.95:025.011:193.26:596:20First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:194.36:125.312:290.012:242.57:006:18Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:434.87:115.61:10-0.21:151.77:006:17Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:095.48:035.71:47-0.32:020.97:016:16Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:385.98:535.62:22-0.12:480.27:026:15Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:096.39:435.32:560.23:35-0.37:036:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:416.610:344.93:290.64:22-0.77:046:12Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:166.711:304.44:021.25:12-0.77:056:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:526.54:361.86:05-0.67:056:10Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:353.911:32 AM6.15:112.37:03-0.37:066:09Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:573.512:185.65:502.88:110.17:076:08Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:573.51:175.16:423.39:350.37:086:07Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:453.72:434.68:523.610:560.47:096:06Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:344.14:234.411:193.311:560.47:106:05Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:054.35:414.412:242.87:116:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:294.66:384.512:400.51:082.27:126:03Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:494.87:254.51:140.61:431.77:126:02Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:22 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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