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 5h 10m 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 - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:326.69:114.01:162.02:47-1.66:505:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:156.79:414.32:031.63:21-1.66:495:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:586.610:144.62:491.23:55-1.56:495:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:436.210:504.93:391.04:29-1.16:485:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:315.511:285.14:320.85:02-0.56:475:28Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:244.65:310.75:350.26:465:29Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:105.212:273.66:380.86:081.06:455:30Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:585.21:572.88:060.86:421.76:445:31Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:585.14:312.59:550.57:312.36:445:32Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:145.16:512.911:240.09:432.76:435:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:325.27:353.312:27-0.46:425:34Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:395.48:033.61:14-0.76:415:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:335.68:273.812:272.41:52-0.96:405:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:165.78:493.91:122.12:23-0.96:395:36Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:525.89:104.11:481.82:51-0.96:385:37New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:245.79:314.22:201.53:15-0.76:375:38New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:545.59:524.32:521.33:38-0.46:365:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:245.210:134.43:241.23:59-0.16:355:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:544.710:354.53:571.14:190.26:335:41Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:264.210:584.64:341.14:370.76:325:42Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:003.611:234.65:141.14:531.16:315:43Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:423.011:534.56:011.25:041.56:305:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:472.47:051.35:051.96:295:45First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:334.58:591.26:285:45First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:404.410:520.86:275:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:174.57:443.011:520.210:042.96:255:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:394.97:333.312:33-0.46:245:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:415.47:463.71:09-0.96:235:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:335.98:074.112:242.01:42-1.26:225:50Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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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