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 2h 51m 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 - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:455.19:526.13:39-0.63:390.06:397:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:354.710:276.24:27-1.04:120.56:387:16Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:294.111:056.25:17-1.14:461.06:367:16Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:303.56:11-1.05:201.66:357:17Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:453.17:10-0.75:562.16:347:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:345.43:342.98:21-0.36:402.66:327:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:364.85:453.19:500.08:193.06:317:19Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:044.46:473.411:140.011:122.86:307:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:444.27:203.712:160.06:297:21Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:004.27:454.012:282.31:010.06:277:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:584.38:054.31:171.81:360.16:267:23Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:444.38:234.51:541.32:030.36:257:23Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:224.38:414.82:270.92:260.56:237:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:574.28:595.02:570.52:470.76:227:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:314.19:185.23:270.13:071.06:217:26New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:053.99:395.43:57-0.13:271.26:207:26New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:423.610:025.54:30-0.33:481.56:197:27New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:233.310:285.45:06-0.44:091.86:177:28New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:123.15:46-0.34:302.06:167:29Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:152.86:32-0.24:502.36:157:29Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:492.77:27-0.15:092.66:147:30Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:224.98:360.16:137:31First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:284.65:543.29:550.18:413.06:127:32First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:004.46:163.611:010.011:012.66:107:33First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:354.46:414.111:51-0.16:097:33First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:534.47:094.712:131.812:34-0.16:087:34Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:594.57:385.31:091.01:120.16:077:35Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:594.58:105.91:590.11:490.36:067:36Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:534.48:446.32:47-0.72:250.66:057:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:464.29:196.63:34-1.23:011.06:047:37Full Moon30Wed
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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