Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 34m at 6:25 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:57 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:453.53:075.48:101.710:361.26:057:54Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:403.14:155.49:102.36:067:54Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:403.25:225.512:040.810:38 AM2.76:077:53Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:573.56:235.61:100.411:59 AM2.86:087:52Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:403.77:135.71:580.11:002.76:087:51Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:103.97:555.92:37-0.11:462.56:097:50Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:344.18:316.03:08-0.22:232.36:107:49Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:574.29:036.03:36-0.22:562.16:107:48New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:194.39:335.94:01-0.13:281.96:117:47New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:414.510:035.74:250.04:011.86:127:46New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:054.610:345.44:480.24:361.76:137:45New Moon11Thu
12Fri11:304.711:075.05:110.45:141.76:137:44Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:564.811:434.55:340.85:561.76:147:43Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:264.95:561.16:431.76:157:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:264.01:004.96:191.67:431.76:167:40Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:223.41:435.06:432.09:101.76:167:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:572.92:445.07:122.410:541.36:177:38First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:272.94:035.28:082.76:187:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:013.25:175.612:080.810:22 AM2.96:187:36First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:433.66:216.01:020.211:53 AM2.76:197:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:154.07:176.51:46-0.312:582.36:207:33Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:474.58:086.82:26-0.71:531.86:217:32Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:194.98:566.83:04-0.92:441.36:217:31Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:535.39:436.63:41-0.83:330.86:227:30Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:295.710:306.24:17-0.64:240.66:237:28Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:065.911:205.54:53-0.15:160.56:237:27Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:465.95:290.56:110.56:247:26Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:144.712:295.86:051.17:120.76:257:25Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:184.01:175.66:421.88:250.96:257:23Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:443.42:155.37:232.410:031.06:267:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:533.23:315.18:272.911:350.96:277:21Third Quarter31Wed
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 9:41 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 15% 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 Waxing Crescent (15% 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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