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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 6:55 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 23m at 12:40 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410738
Common Questions About Tides

King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Apr 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:194.07:583.311:540.411:443.16:407:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:093.98:103.512:520.26:397:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:224.18:253.712:522.71:330.06:377:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:134.48:393.91:312.22:040.06:367:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:524.58:544.12:021.82:30-0.16:357:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:274.69:114.42:311.32:530.06:337:18Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:004.69:284.73:010.93:150.16:327:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:344.59:484.93:310.53:360.46:317:19New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:094.310:095.14:040.23:570.76:297:20New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:474.010:335.34:39-0.14:191.06:287:21New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:293.611:005.35:17-0.24:411.46:277:21Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:203.26:01-0.25:031.86:267:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:302.86:55-0.15:242.36:247:23Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:105.13:332.68:030.05:422.66:237:24Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:054.99:290.06:227:24First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:274.66:503.310:55-0.210:163.16:217:25First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:114.57:123.712:00-0.46:197:26First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:394.77:384.212:50-0.66:187:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:474.98:054.712:591.81:32-0.66:177:27Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:445.08:325.11:501.02:08-0.56:167:28Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:364.99:015.52:360.32:42-0.26:157:29Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:254.79:315.83:20-0.33:140.26:137:30Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:134.410:015.94:04-0.73:450.76:127:30Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:024.010:315.94:47-0.94:151.26:117:31Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:543.611:025.65:32-0.94:441.76:107:32Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:543.26:19-0.65:112.26:097:33Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:132.97:12-0.35:362.76:087:33Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:124.84:312.98:160.15:503.06:077:34Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:584.49:320.36:067:35Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:143.96:563.410:490.411:053.26:057:36Third Quarter30Fri
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 3:47 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 King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Crescent (19% illuminated). This places King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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