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 3h 02m 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 - Sep 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:433.512:344.95:522.27:501.66:287:18Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:542.91:144.85:542.59:321.66:297:17Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:174.711:261.36:297:16Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:564.86:307:14Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:223.55:195.112:290.810:58 AM3.46:317:13Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:133.86:205.61:110.312:143.06:317:12Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:244.17:116.01:46-0.11:052.56:327:10Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:434.57:586.32:18-0.41:511.96:337:09Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:064.98:426.42:49-0.52:361.36:337:07New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:335.49:276.33:20-0.43:210.76:347:06New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:035.810:135.93:51-0.24:080.36:357:05New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:366.111:045.34:220.34:590.06:367:03Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:126.34:550.85:540.06:367:02Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:004.511:52 AM6.25:281.46:550.16:377:01Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:093.812:406.06:022.18:080.36:386:59Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:453.31:395.76:412.79:430.46:386:58First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:103.33:025.37:443.211:160.36:396:56First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:483.74:395.210:293.36:406:55First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:304.05:575.312:240.112:063.06:406:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:594.36:565.51:150.01:042.56:416:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:244.67:435.51:540.01:482.06:426:51Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:454.88:225.52:250.12:231.66:426:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:055.08:565.42:510.32:551.36:436:48Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:235.29:285.13:130.53:261.06:446:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:425.410:004.83:330.93:570.86:456:45Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:015.510:344.53:531.24:290.76:456:44Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:225.511:104.14:111.55:030.66:466:42Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:445.511:523.74:291.95:420.76:476:41Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:095.44:452.26:260.86:476:40Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:473.311:39 AM5.24:572.67:221.06:486:38Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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