Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 9:37 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:03 pm (5.1 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 - Jun 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:143.84:384.19:290.710:352.35:438:00Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:463.55:214.610:250.911:501.75:438:01Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:163.46:015.111:171.05:438:01Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:333.56:425.612:470.912:061.15:428:02Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:393.77:236.21:370.112:541.25:428:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:363.98:066.62:24-0.61:411.35:428:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:274.18:496.93:10-1.22:291.45:428:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:174.29:337.03:56-1.53:161.55:428:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:094.210:206.84:43-1.74:061.65:428:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:024.25:31-1.64:591.85:428:05Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:574.36:20-1.35:581.95:428:05Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:005.91:534.37:08-0.97:032.15:428:06Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:565.22:534.47:59-0.38:202.25:428:06First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:004.53:554.68:530.39:572.15:428:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:183.84:524.89:510.811:271.75:428:07First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:483.45:425.010:491.25:428:07First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:153.36:265.212:371.211:42 AM1.65:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:283.37:045.41:310.812:281.85:428:08Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:233.47:385.62:130.41:082.05:428:08Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:053.58:105.72:490.01:442.15:438:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:413.68:405.83:21-0.22:182.15:438:08Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:133.79:095.93:52-0.42:512.25:438:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:463.79:405.94:23-0.53:242.25:438:09Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:203.810:115.84:54-0.53:592.25:448:09Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:563.810:435.65:27-0.44:372.35:448:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:343.96:00-0.35:182.45:448:09Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:144.06:33-0.16:062.45:458:09Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:564.17:080.27:042.55:458:09Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:454.52:434.37:450.58:192.45:458:09Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:453.93:344.68:290.99:562.15:468:09Third Quarter30Mon
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 1:20 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 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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