Tides Today & Tomorrow in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 12:20 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 8:51 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410738
Common Questions About Tides

King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:204.810:264.44:050.94:261.35:266:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:484.911:054.04:291.25:071.35:276:19Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:204.811:543.54:531.65:581.45:286:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:594.85:202.07:051.55:286:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:093.112:524.75:542.48:361.45:296:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:182.92:074.76:552.810:071.15:306:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:123.23:324.98:522.911:130.65:306:12Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:023.64:465.310:312.75:316:11Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:384.05:465.712:030.111:38 AM2.25:326:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:114.56:396.012:45-0.212:321.65:326:08Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:444.97:296.21:24-0.51:211.05:336:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:185.48:166.12:02-0.52:080.55:346:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:535.79:045.92:38-0.42:550.25:356:04New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:305.99:525.53:15-0.13:440.05:356:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:085.910:444.93:520.44:340.05:366:01Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:495.811:414.34:301.05:290.25:376:00Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:345.55:101.66:330.55:375:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:513.712:265.25:552.27:490.85:385:57First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:303.41:354.86:582.79:180.95:395:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:263.53:024.68:433.010:380.85:395:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:423.74:264.610:292.911:380.75:405:53First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:254.05:294.711:362.65:415:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:564.26:174.912:220.612:222.25:415:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:204.46:565.012:560.512:581.85:425:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:414.77:305.01:240.51:291.55:435:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:024.98:025.01:490.61:591.25:445:46Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:235.18:344.92:130.72:290.95:445:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:455.29:074.72:360.93:000.75:455:43Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:095.39:414.52:591.13:330.65:465:42Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:355.410:194.23:231.44:090.65:465:40Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410738)

Common Questions About King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA today?

Slack tide in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA is approximately 10:35 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 King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, 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 King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

Tide predictions for King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, 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 King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

Tide data for King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410738. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410738.

What is the moon phase in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA is Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, 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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