Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 23m at 11:13 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:04 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:546.09:355.32:470.23:23-0.96:225:50New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:405.610:125.43:340.03:59-0.56:205:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:275.010:515.44:230.04:340.06:195:52Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:174.311:325.25:140.25:100.66:185:52Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:143.66:090.45:461.36:175:53Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:174.91:313.07:160.76:251.96:155:54First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:124.53:342.88:500.97:252.46:145:55First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:264.35:352.910:290.89:362.66:135:56First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:524.27:343.312:370.57:116:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:034.38:053.512:072.41:240.37:106:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:574.68:293.81:022.11:590.17:096:58Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:394.88:494.01:421.82:280.07:076:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:144.99:094.22:151.42:53-0.17:067:00Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:475.09:294.52:461.13:16-0.17:057:00Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:185.09:514.73:160.83:400.07:037:01Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:504.910:144.93:490.54:040.17:027:02Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:234.710:405.04:230.34:280.37:017:03Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:004.411:085.15:000.24:540.66:597:04Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:424.011:415.15:410.25:211.06:587:04Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:313.56:280.35:511.46:577:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:195.01:363.17:240.46:271.86:557:06Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:084.83:112.88:380.57:172.26:547:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:154.75:062.910:120.48:592.56:537:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:464.66:203.311:310.111:052.36:517:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:134.77:073.812:30-0.36:507:09Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:245.07:454.312:221.81:19-0.56:487:10Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:235.38:204.81:211.22:01-0.66:477:10Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:155.48:535.22:110.52:39-0.66:467:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:035.49:275.62:570.03:15-0.46:447:12New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:485.210:015.73:41-0.43:50-0.16:437:13New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:334.810:355.74:25-0.64:240.36:427:14New Moon31Mon
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 7:38 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 Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (47% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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