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 2h 13m 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 - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:075.08:044.51:410.72:141.37:136:01Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:245.37:404.51:040.91:440.86:145:00Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:425.58:164.31:251.12:140.46:154:59New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:025.88:524.21:461.42:460.16:164:58New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:235.99:314.02:071.73:19-0.16:174:57New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:476.010:153.72:291.93:57-0.26:184:56New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:135.911:083.42:512.24:38-0.26:194:56Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:445.83:152.55:26-0.16:204:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:163.210:22 AM5.63:402.86:230.06:214:54Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:533.211:12 AM5.34:103.17:310.26:224:53Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:225.08:470.26:224:53First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:333.82:004.78:143.49:510.16:234:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:024.23:374.610:122.910:430.16:244:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:314.74:544.611:182.011:260.26:254:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:015.36:004.712:121.16:264:50Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:325.96:594.612:050.41:000.36:274:49Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:046.47:544.612:420.71:47-0.46:284:49Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:376.88:464.41:181.12:32-1.06:294:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:116.99:394.11:541.43:17-1.26:304:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:476.810:363.92:301.84:04-1.26:314:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:256.611:393.73:062.24:53-1.06:324:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:056.13:452.65:45-0.76:334:47Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:503.510:49 AM5.64:302.96:40-0.26:344:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:153.511:41 AM5.05:303.27:420.16:354:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:383.712:474.57:063.48:490.56:364:45Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:314.02:154.09:273.29:490.76:364:45Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:074.23:453.810:502.710:350.96:374:45Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:344.54:573.711:422.111:121.16:384:45Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:574.85:573.712:231.56:394:45Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:185.16:483.712:571.06:404:44Waning Crescent30Sun
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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