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 6h 39m 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 - Feb 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:405.05:223.011:040.510:032.06:505:23Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:485.16:403.212:100.06:505:24Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:465.37:323.51:01-0.46:495:25Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:355.58:103.712:192.01:42-0.66:485:26Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:175.68:423.91:061.82:18-0.76:475:27Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:545.69:104.01:451.72:49-0.76:475:28New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:275.59:374.12:201.53:17-0.66:465:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:595.410:024.12:531.43:43-0.56:455:30New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:295.110:284.23:261.44:09-0.26:445:31New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:004.810:554.24:001.34:340.16:435:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:324.411:244.24:361.44:590.46:425:33Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:063.911:564.25:161.55:240.86:415:34Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:463.46:041.65:501.26:405:35Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:334.112:412.97:091.76:191.76:395:36First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:214.12:262.58:421.67:002.16:385:36First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:264.25:032.510:241.28:242.46:375:37First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:414.46:192.811:330.710:112.46:365:38First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:484.76:583.212:210.16:355:39Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:455.27:303.61:00-0.46:345:40Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:355.68:024.012:211.81:37-0.96:335:41Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:216.08:344.41:101.32:14-1.26:325:42Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:076.19:084.71:570.92:50-1.36:315:43Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:526.19:445.02:440.53:27-1.26:305:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:395.810:235.23:320.24:04-0.86:295:45Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:275.211:045.34:220.14:42-0.36:275:45Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:204.611:485.25:170.25:220.36:265:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:213.86:200.36:050.96:255:47Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:405.01:413.27:350.56:571.66:245:48Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:434.83:342.99:060.68:122.16:235:49Third Quarter29Thu
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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