Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:55 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 8:06 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:033.910:096.04:42-1.03:561.85:438:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:513.810:445.85:22-0.94:332.15:438:01Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:393.76:02-0.75:132.35:438:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:313.66:43-0.45:572.65:428:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:263.67:250.06:492.85:428:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:414.53:273.78:100.38:002.95:428:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:334.04:243.99:000.79:482.85:428:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:463.65:104.19:561.011:242.45:428:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:183.35:484.410:481.25:428:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:423.26:224.812:251.911:34 AM1.35:428:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:513.36:535.11:101.312:151.55:428:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:473.47:255.51:490.712:541.65:428:06Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:343.67:585.92:260.21:321.65:428:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:173.78:336.23:02-0.32:111.75:428:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:593.99:106.53:40-0.82:511.85:428:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:434.09:496.64:20-1.13:331.85:428:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:304.010:316.55:02-1.24:181.95:428:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:214.15:47-1.25:102.05:428:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:134.26:33-1.06:082.25:438:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:105.82:094.37:21-0.77:162.35:438:08Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:095.23:094.58:12-0.28:412.25:438:08First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:194.54:094.89:090.210:201.95:438:09First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:453.95:055.210:100.711:451.45:448:09First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:173.65:565.511:091.15:448:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:413.66:435.912:520.712:041.45:448:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:523.67:266.11:470.112:551.65:458:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:473.88:066.22:34-0.31:411.85:458:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:333.98:436.33:15-0.62:231.95:458:09Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:143.99:186.23:53-0.73:022.05:468:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:534.09:526.14:29-0.73:392.15:468:09Full Moon30Thu
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 9:30 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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