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 1h 07m 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 - Aug 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:313.35:476.012:160.711:07 AM2.26:067:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:383.76:456.41:140.012:172.26:067:53Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:274.17:396.72:04-0.51:182.06:077:52Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:094.48:286.92:48-0.82:121.76:087:52New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:474.79:136.93:29-1.03:021.56:097:51New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:254.99:586.64:08-1.03:501.36:097:50New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:045.110:416.24:46-0.74:381.36:107:49New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:435.111:265.65:23-0.35:271.36:117:48Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:235.15:580.26:181.46:117:47Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:124.91:045.06:330.77:131.66:127:46Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:034.21:494.97:071.38:211.86:137:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:073.62:424.87:421.99:541.86:147:43First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:443.23:474.78:282.411:291.66:147:42First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:483.14:554.89:522.76:157:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:183.35:555.012:361.211:23 AM2.86:167:40First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:023.66:445.21:240.812:252.76:167:39Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:303.87:265.52:010.51:112.56:177:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:544.08:025.72:310.31:502.36:187:37Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:174.38:365.93:000.12:252.06:197:36Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:404.59:086.03:270.03:001.86:197:34Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:064.79:425.93:54-0.13:351.56:207:33Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:344.910:175.74:220.04:141.46:217:32Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:045.110:565.44:510.24:551.26:217:31Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:385.211:404.95:210.55:421.26:227:29Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:155.35:530.96:351.26:237:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:324.412:595.46:281.37:391.26:247:27Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:393.81:535.37:081.89:041.26:247:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:153.43:025.38:032.310:420.96:257:24Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:113.44:215.59:352.611:590.56:267:23Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:353.75:355.711:142.66:267:22Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:294.16:386.012:570.112:262.26:277:20Waning 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 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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