Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 4:25 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 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 - Jul 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:464.06:09-0.75:262.45:478:09Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:254.06:43-0.36:162.55:478:09Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:085.02:034.17:150.27:112.55:478:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:514.42:434.27:460.78:212.55:488:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:403.73:254.48:161.210:012.35:488:08Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:563.14:104.68:481.711:381.95:498:08Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:572.74:544.89:282.25:508:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:062.85:395.112:461.310:26 AM2.55:508:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:243.06:245.41:340.811:29 AM2.75:518:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:033.27:075.82:130.212:272.85:518:07Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:323.47:496.12:48-0.21:182.75:528:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:003.68:296.53:22-0.62:052.65:528:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:303.89:096.73:57-0.92:492.45:538:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:023.99:496.74:31-1.13:342.25:548:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:364.110:316.65:07-1.14:222.15:548:05New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:114.45:42-0.95:142.05:558:05Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:494.66:17-0.66:121.95:568:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:055.51:304.96:52-0.17:181.85:568:04Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:024.72:155.27:270.58:381.65:578:03First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:133.83:075.48:051.210:181.35:578:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:563.14:075.68:511.911:480.75:588:02First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:023.05:095.99:592.45:598:01First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:453.26:116.11:000.111:22 AM2.76:008:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:433.57:086.31:55-0.412:362.76:008:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:223.87:586.52:42-0.81:372.66:017:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:544.08:426.63:22-0.92:262.46:027:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:254.19:216.53:58-0.93:092.26:027:58Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:544.29:576.34:31-0.83:492.16:037:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:234.310:325.95:01-0.54:272.06:047:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:524.411:065.55:29-0.25:072.06:047:56Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:204.55:550.25:492.06:057:55Waning 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 1:59 pm — 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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