Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 9:37 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 5:56 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:094.31:103.07:401.76:481.66:505:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:044.33:012.69:291.67:292.16:495:25Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:114.35:252.611:031.39:002.46:485:26Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:174.46:472.912:030.86:475:27Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:134.77:213.212:440.46:475:28Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:595.07:463.41:170.06:465:29Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:385.38:093.612:222.11:46-0.36:455:30Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:135.68:323.91:001.92:14-0.66:445:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:475.88:574.11:361.62:42-0.76:435:32New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:215.89:254.42:121.33:11-0.86:425:33New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:565.89:544.62:501.13:40-0.76:415:34New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:335.510:274.83:300.94:11-0.56:405:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:145.111:034.94:150.84:43-0.26:395:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:014.611:445.05:040.85:160.36:385:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:563.96:020.95:530.86:375:38Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:315.01:103.27:140.96:361.46:365:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:304.93:022.88:530.87:401.96:355:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:455.05:002.910:290.49:232.26:345:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:035.26:173.311:40-0.110:542.16:335:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:135.47:053.712:34-0.66:325:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:125.77:434.112:011.81:18-0.96:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:025.98:164.412:551.41:57-1.06:295:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:466.08:484.71:411.02:32-1.06:285:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:275.89:194.82:230.83:04-0.86:275:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:055.69:494.93:030.63:35-0.56:265:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:435.110:194.93:430.64:04-0.16:255:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:204.610:504.84:230.64:310.46:245:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:004.111:224.65:040.74:570.86:225:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 7:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (63% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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