Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 6:25 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:306.08:314.21:141.42:19-0.26:135:01Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:586.39:154.11:411.62:58-0.56:145:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:296.510:043.92:111.93:41-0.76:154:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:056.611:003.72:432.14:28-0.86:164:58Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:466.43:192.45:20-0.76:174:57Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:073.510:34 AM6.14:022.66:18-0.56:184:56Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:253.511:33 AM5.75:022.97:23-0.26:194:55Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:473.712:465.26:343.18:340.06:204:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:504.02:174.78:402.99:380.26:214:54Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:364.53:484.510:192.310:310.46:224:53Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:155.05:064.311:271.511:170.76:234:52Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:505.66:144.312:220.76:244:52Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:246.07:124.21:090.16:254:51Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:566.38:034.112:331.31:52-0.46:264:51Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:286.58:504.01:071.62:32-0.76:264:50New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:596.59:353.91:401.93:12-0.86:274:49New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:316.410:223.72:112.23:51-0.86:284:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:036.111:123.62:422.44:31-0.66:294:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:365.83:142.65:13-0.36:304:48Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:053.410:11 AM5.53:492.85:570.06:314:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:063.410:50 AM5.04:303.06:440.36:324:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:163.411:37 AM4.65:293.27:360.66:334:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:193.612:394.17:043.38:310.96:344:46First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:023.92:073.79:223.09:231.16:354:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:334.23:433.410:442.510:071.36:364:46First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:594.65:013.411:351.810:441.56:374:45First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:255.06:073.412:171.16:384:45Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:535.57:013.612:540.46:384:45Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:235.97:493.71:32-0.26:394:45Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:566.38:343.712:301.92:11-0.86:404:44Full Moon30Mon
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 10:14 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 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 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 (74% 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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