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 4h 04m at 5:05 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:206.28:324.51:121.42:14-1.36:215:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:056.39:015.01:580.82:46-1.26:195:51Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:506.09:325.42:450.33:19-0.96:185:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:375.510:065.63:33-0.13:51-0.46:175:53Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:274.810:435.74:25-0.34:230.26:155:54Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:234.011:235.65:20-0.34:540.96:145:55Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:323.26:23-0.15:261.66:135:56Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:105.42:182.77:430.15:572.26:125:56Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:115.010:280.27:106:57Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:404.77:433.211:580.011:102.97:096:58Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:154.78:103.51:01-0.37:086:59Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:284.88:323.812:382.51:47-0.57:067:00Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:225.08:524.01:302.12:22-0.57:057:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:045.19:104.22:081.72:50-0.47:047:01Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:395.19:284.42:401.33:14-0.37:027:02Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:115.09:454.63:101.03:35-0.17:017:03New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:414.810:034.83:400.73:540.26:597:03New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:114.510:224.94:100.54:130.56:587:04New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:434.210:435.04:420.34:310.86:577:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:183.711:055.05:170.34:491.26:557:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:583.311:315.05:550.35:041.66:547:07Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:492.86:400.45:161.96:537:07Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:014.82:132.47:380.65:132.26:517:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:424.79:060.76:507:09First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:484.510:530.46:497:10First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:334.47:383.212:010.06:477:10First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:084.77:423.612:47-0.36:467:11First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:175.08:004.112:232.21:26-0.66:457:12Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:155.38:234.61:171.52:01-0.76:437:13Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:075.58:505.22:050.72:34-0.76:427:13Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:565.49:205.72:520.03:07-0.46:407:14Full Moon31Mon
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 3% 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 (3% 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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