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 (tomorrow) : 5:46 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 10:35 pm (6.9 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 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:003.98:045.12:060.71:430.96:037:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:433.88:265.32:410.32:101.16:027:39Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:223.78:485.53:14-0.12:331.46:017:39New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:593.69:125.63:45-0.32:571.66:007:40New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:373.59:365.64:16-0.53:211.95:597:41New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:173.310:045.54:50-0.53:452.15:597:42New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:033.25:27-0.54:112.25:587:42Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:553.06:07-0.44:382.45:577:43Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:582.96:51-0.25:112.65:567:44Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:163.07:400.06:002.85:557:45Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:354.74:263.28:360.17:293.05:547:46First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:394.35:073.59:360.39:412.85:547:46First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:054.05:384.010:320.411:172.35:537:47First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:363.86:084.511:190.55:527:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:563.86:395.112:211.412:020.75:517:49Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:063.87:135.71:140.612:430.95:517:49Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:083.97:506.32:03-0.31:241.15:507:50Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:053.98:296.72:51-1.02:051.35:497:51Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:593.99:116.93:38-1.62:481.65:497:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:533.89:546.94:27-1.83:321.85:487:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:503.710:416.65:18-1.84:202.05:487:53Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:503.76:09-1.65:132.25:477:54Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:523.77:02-1.26:152.45:467:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:275.62:573.77:56-0.87:292.65:467:55Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:284.94:014.08:53-0.29:072.65:467:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:414.24:554.29:520.210:532.35:457:56Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:073.75:404.510:460.75:457:57Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:333.46:174.812:111.711:33 AM1.15:447:58Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:503.36:505.11:091.112:131.45:447:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:553.37:195.31:540.612:491.75:447:59Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:463.37:475.52:310.21:212.05:438:00Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:10 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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