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 49m 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 - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:355.49:204.52:301.03:10-0.46:215:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:075.29:474.73:040.83:36-0.26:205:51New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:425.010:164.83:410.74:030.06:195:52New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:214.610:494.94:210.64:320.46:185:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:064.111:264.95:070.65:020.86:165:53Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:013.56:010.65:361.36:155:54Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:114.81:183.07:090.76:181.76:145:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:104.84:172.89:440.78:282.27:126:56First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:294.76:053.011:180.310:272.37:116:57First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:544.97:083.512:27-0.17:106:57First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:075.27:513.91:20-0.67:086:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:085.58:284.41:031.62:04-0.87:076:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:005.79:014.81:561.02:43-1.07:067:00Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:475.89:345.12:430.63:20-0.97:047:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:315.710:075.33:270.23:55-0.77:037:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:145.410:405.34:100.04:28-0.37:027:02Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:564.911:145.34:53-0.15:000.27:007:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:414.411:485.15:370.05:310.76:597:04Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:293.86:230.26:021.26:587:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:244.81:253.37:140.56:321.76:567:05Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:044.52:452.88:160.87:042.26:557:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:544.14:582.89:460.97:582.66:547:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:123.96:443.011:190.910:462.76:527:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:463.97:253.312:220.66:517:08Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:584.07:493.612:122.51:070.46:507:09Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:514.38:103.91:012.11:410.26:487:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:334.58:304.21:371.72:100.16:477:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:104.78:524.52:101.22:370.06:457:11Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:454.99:154.82:430.83:040.06:447:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:204.99:405.13:160.43:310.16:437:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:574.810:085.33:520.13:580.26:417:14New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA