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 2h 11m 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:354.42:522.78:060.86:312.46:407:15Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:224.15:102.79:300.97:232.76:387:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:383.86:273.010:580.810:232.86:377:16Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:203.86:573.411:580.611:542.46:367:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:374.07:213.712:420.46:347:18Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:354.37:444.212:451.91:180.26:337:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:244.68:094.61:271.31:510.06:327:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:094.88:375.12:070.72:230.06:307:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:524.99:075.52:470.12:550.06:297:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:364.99:405.93:28-0.43:290.26:287:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:224.710:166.14:12-0.84:050.46:277:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:124.410:566.14:59-1.04:420.86:257:23Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:094.05:50-1.05:241.26:247:24Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:143.66:46-0.86:121.76:237:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:325.52:333.47:49-0.57:122.16:227:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:345.14:063.49:05-0.28:432.46:207:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:534.65:263.710:27-0.110:402.36:197:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:244.46:244.111:360.06:187:28First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:454.37:084.512:041.812:320.06:177:28Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:524.37:444.81:051.31:170.16:167:29Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:464.48:155.11:540.71:540.36:147:30Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:324.38:435.32:340.32:260.56:137:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:124.29:085.43:100.02:550.86:127:31Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:484.19:335.43:43-0.23:211.06:117:32Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:253.99:585.44:16-0.33:461.36:107:33Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:023.710:245.34:50-0.34:111.56:097:34Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:433.510:515.25:25-0.34:381.86:087:35Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:283.36:03-0.15:062.06:077:35Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:223.16:440.15:382.36:067:36Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:303.07:320.36:192.66:057:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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