Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 10:55 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:56 pm (5.2 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:054.011:45 AM5.25:282.06:450.96:496:37Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:023.612:265.15:582.47:451.06:506:35Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:253.31:204.96:382.79:071.16:506:34Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:243.32:384.87:543.010:360.96:516:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:463.74:114.810:103.011:420.56:526:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:334.15:295.111:382.66:536:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:094.66:335.412:330.212:382.06:536:29Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:435.17:295.71:170.01:291.36:546:27Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:175.68:205.81:57-0.12:170.66:556:26Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:516.09:085.82:36-0.13:030.16:566:25New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:266.39:565.53:130.23:49-0.36:566:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:026.410:465.23:500.54:36-0.56:576:22New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:406.411:404.74:281.05:26-0.46:586:21Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:216.15:071.56:19-0.26:596:20Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:404.212:055.75:482.07:160.17:006:18Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:533.812:565.26:362.58:230.57:006:17Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:273.72:004.77:423.09:450.77:016:16First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:053.83:284.49:463.111:020.87:026:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:114.14:564.311:332.97:036:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:534.36:044.412:010.712:342.57:046:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:234.66:574.512:450.71:162.07:046:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:484.87:404.61:210.81:501.67:056:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:105.18:174.61:500.82:201.27:066:09Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:315.38:514.62:160.92:500.87:076:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:535.59:254.62:411.13:200.57:086:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:165.79:594.53:061.23:520.37:096:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:415.810:374.33:311.44:260.17:106:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:095.811:194.03:581.75:030.07:106:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:395.84:262.05:450.17:116:03Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:093.811:14 AM5.64:582.36:320.27:126:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:103.611:56 AM5.45:362.67:280.37:136:01Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:25 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 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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