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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 43m at 5:48 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:21 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410738
Common Questions About Tides

King Harbor, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:145.22:313.17:43-0.26:552.35:406:14Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:254.74:143.29:070.08:442.55:396:14Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:554.46:263.611:250.011:312.36:387:15Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:244.37:133.912:280.06:367:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:354.47:484.212:431.81:150.06:357:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:294.48:174.51:351.31:540.16:347:17Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:144.58:424.72:160.92:250.36:327:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:534.49:054.92:510.52:520.56:317:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:294.39:285.03:230.33:170.76:307:20New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:024.19:505.13:540.13:400.96:287:20New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:363.910:145.14:25-0.14:041.26:277:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:123.710:395.14:57-0.14:271.56:267:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:503.411:075.05:320.04:511.76:257:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:363.16:110.15:152.06:237:23Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:352.96:570.35:422.36:227:24Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:144.63:042.87:540.56:182.66:217:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:034.34:552.99:040.67:472.96:207:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:164.05:533.210:190.610:072.86:187:26First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:513.96:263.611:210.511:382.36:177:27First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:174.06:544.112:100.36:167:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:264.27:234.612:381.612:530.26:157:29Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:244.47:555.11:280.81:320.26:147:30Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:174.58:285.72:140.12:100.36:127:30Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:094.69:046.13:00-0.62:480.56:117:31Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:594.59:436.33:46-1.23:270.76:107:32Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:514.310:246.34:33-1.44:071.06:097:33Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:464.011:086.15:23-1.54:501.46:087:33Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:473.76:16-1.35:381.86:077:34Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:563.57:14-0.96:362.26:067:35Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:515.23:153.58:18-0.57:532.56:057:36Third Quarter30Sat
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 9:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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