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 1h 29m 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 - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:394.09:576.64:22-1.53:381.46:037:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:363.710:376.45:11-1.64:161.86:027:39Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:393.46:02-1.44:572.16:017:40Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:493.26:56-1.05:442.56:007:40Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:105.43:133.27:55-0.66:452.85:597:41Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:074.84:373.49:02-0.28:213.05:587:42Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:204.35:353.610:110.210:362.85:577:43Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:493.96:143.911:100.411:592.35:577:43Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:133.76:444.211:560.65:567:44Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:213.67:084.512:531.812:320.85:557:45Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:193.67:304.81:351.21:021.15:547:46Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:073.57:525.12:100.71:291.35:537:46Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:503.58:145.42:430.21:541.55:537:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:293.58:395.63:14-0.22:201.75:527:48New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:083.49:065.83:47-0.52:461.95:517:49New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:503.49:355.94:22-0.73:142.15:507:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:353.310:085.95:00-0.83:442.35:507:50New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:273.25:42-0.84:162.45:497:51Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:243.16:26-0.74:562.65:497:52Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:273.27:14-0.65:512.85:487:52Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:175.33:313.48:06-0.47:112.95:477:53Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:184.84:233.79:02-0.29:002.85:477:54First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:364.45:054.29:590.110:472.25:467:55First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:074.05:434.710:510.45:467:55First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:343.76:205.312:031.411:38 AM0.75:457:56Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:533.76:585.91:040.512:221.05:457:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:023.77:376.31:57-0.31:061.35:457:57Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:023.78:166.72:45-1.01:491.65:447:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:563.78:576.83:32-1.42:321.85:447:58Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:483.79:386.74:18-1.63:152.15:447:59Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:413.610:206.45:05-1.64:002.25:438:00Full Moon31Sat
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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