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 (tomorrow) : 1:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 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 - Jan 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:315.910:033.82:172.03:40-0.66:594:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:005.810:363.82:492.04:11-0.56:594:56New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:315.611:113.83:242.14:42-0.46:594:57Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:035.311:483.94:012.15:13-0.26:594:58Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:374.94:432.25:450.16:594:59Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:273.911:18 AM4.45:342.36:190.46:594:59Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:124.012:093.96:382.46:580.86:595:00First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:034.21:243.38:112.27:471.26:595:01First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:594.53:163.09:561.88:521.56:595:02First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:554.95:003.011:101.010:011.76:595:03First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:485.46:183.312:070.26:595:04Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:385.97:143.612:55-0.56:595:05Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:276.48:013.912:011.71:40-1.16:595:06Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:156.88:444.212:551.52:23-1.56:595:07Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:017.09:264.41:461.43:05-1.76:585:08Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:466.910:104.62:351.33:47-1.76:585:08Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:326.610:544.73:251.24:29-1.46:585:09Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:196.011:404.74:181.25:11-1.06:575:10Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:095.35:141.45:52-0.46:575:11Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:294.712:034.56:161.56:340.36:575:12Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:224.71:083.77:311.77:191.06:565:13Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:224.62:403.19:121.68:171.66:565:14Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:264.74:362.810:471.29:322.06:555:15Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:274.86:143.011:560.710:442.26:555:16Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:215.07:133.212:450.36:545:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:065.27:503.41:230.06:545:18Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:445.48:183.612:272.11:54-0.36:535:19Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:185.58:433.71:042.02:23-0.56:535:20Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:495.79:083.91:371.92:50-0.66:525:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:195.79:334.02:091.73:17-0.66:515:22New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:495.710:004.12:411.63:44-0.66:515:23New Moon31Sat
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 9:01 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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