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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 24m at 1:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (3.1 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 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:056.69:443.91:482.03:21-1.66:505:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:466.710:174.22:321.73:56-1.66:495:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:296.510:534.43:181.44:31-1.36:495:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:146.011:304.64:091.35:06-0.96:485:27Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:035.25:051.25:41-0.36:475:28Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:114.812:004.36:081.26:160.46:465:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:565.01:133.47:271.16:531.26:455:30First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:505.03:112.79:130.97:401.96:455:31First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:555.15:412.710:530.49:062.46:445:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:075.27:123.112:06-0.26:435:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:145.47:553.51:00-0.76:425:33Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:135.78:263.712:022.51:43-1.06:415:34Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:025.88:533.912:562.32:20-1.16:405:35Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:435.99:184.01:392.02:52-1.16:395:36Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:195.99:424.12:151.73:21-1.06:385:37Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:525.810:064.12:491.53:47-0.76:375:38Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:235.510:294.23:221.44:11-0.46:365:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:545.110:534.33:561.34:33-0.16:355:40Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:264.611:174.34:331.34:530.46:345:41Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:004.011:414.35:131.35:110.96:325:42Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:403.46:001.45:261.36:315:43Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:094.312:342.77:001.55:341.86:305:44Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:444.32:562.28:431.45:122.26:295:44Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:394.210:431.06:285:45Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:094.311:500.46:275:46Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:314.77:473.212:34-0.16:255:47Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:345.17:573.51:10-0.76:245:48Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:255.78:153.812:132.41:44-1.16:235:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:116.18:384.11:001.92:17-1.46:225:50Waning Crescent29Sun
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 4:29 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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