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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 1:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:06 am (3.1 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 - Jul 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:036.01:434.77:03-0.77:081.95:468:09Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:005.22:404.87:51-0.28:262.05:478:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:064.53:404.98:430.510:011.85:478:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:293.84:405.19:421.011:311.45:488:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:043.45:355.310:441.55:488:09First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:353.36:245.512:420.911:43 AM1.85:498:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:483.57:085.71:380.512:362.05:498:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:413.67:475.82:220.11:222.25:508:08Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:213.78:215.92:59-0.12:012.25:508:08Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:543.88:536.03:32-0.32:372.25:518:07Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:253.99:246.04:03-0.43:102.25:518:07Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:554.09:545.94:33-0.43:432.25:528:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:274.010:255.75:03-0.34:182.25:538:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:594.110:575.55:32-0.24:552.25:538:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:334.16:030.05:362.35:548:06Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:104.26:330.36:232.45:548:05Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:094.71:494.37:040.67:192.45:558:05Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:544.22:334.47:371.08:332.45:568:04Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:553.63:254.68:171.410:122.15:568:04Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:293.24:215.09:101.811:371.55:578:03Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:193.15:165.410:192.05:588:02Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:463.36:095.912:390.811:27 AM2.15:588:02Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:493.67:006.41:310.112:292.15:598:01Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:374.07:506.82:16-0.51:261.96:008:01Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:204.38:377.13:00-1.02:191.76:008:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:024.69:247.13:42-1.23:101.56:017:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:444.810:116.94:24-1.34:011.46:027:58New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:275.010:596.55:06-1.14:541.36:037:58Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:135.15:48-0.75:501.46:037:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:005.26:30-0.26:511.56:047:56Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:455.11:505.27:120.47:591.66:057:55Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 4:33 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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