Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 5:05 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:225.98:353.41:56-0.76:594:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:026.39:073.512:352.42:32-1.16:594:56Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:426.69:413.71:192.33:08-1.46:594:57Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:236.810:173.82:042.23:46-1.66:594:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:056.710:564.02:502.04:24-1.56:594:58Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:506.511:364.23:401.95:03-1.36:594:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:375.94:351.95:41-0.86:595:00Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:194.411:30 AM5.15:381.86:19-0.26:595:01Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:054.712:324.26:531.86:580.56:595:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:564.91:563.38:301.57:431.26:595:03Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:525.23:542.810:131.08:411.86:595:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:525.45:572.811:330.39:552.26:595:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:505.77:203.112:35-0.36:595:05Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:465.98:083.41:24-0.86:595:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:366.18:443.612:122.52:05-1.16:585:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:206.29:153.71:032.32:42-1.26:585:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:596.29:443.81:462.23:15-1.26:585:09New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:346.110:123.92:242.13:46-1.06:585:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:085.910:403.93:002.04:15-0.86:575:11New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:405.611:084.03:361.94:42-0.56:575:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:115.111:364.14:141.95:07-0.16:565:13Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:444.64:551.95:300.36:565:14Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:054.111:19 AM4.05:421.95:510.86:565:15Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:364.212:013.36:392.06:091.36:555:16First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:134.31:072.68:071.96:221.86:555:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:004.410:141.66:545:18First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:034.511:361.06:535:19First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:094.87:522.912:250.36:535:20Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:095.28:023.21:04-0.36:525:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:015.78:203.41:39-0.96:525:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:486.28:443.712:282.32:13-1.36:515:23Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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