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 8h 01m 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 - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:204.411:105.65:10-0.64:580.76:407:14Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:103.95:56-0.45:321.26:397:15Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:073.46:44-0.16:071.76:387:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:274.92:193.07:390.36:462.26:367:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:134.54:072.98:490.67:412.66:357:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:164.15:503.110:190.79:572.86:347:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:473.86:463.411:350.711:442.56:327:19First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:143.87:183.712:270.66:317:20First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:184.07:424.012:412.11:060.56:307:20Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:084.18:034.31:221.61:380.46:287:21Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:504.38:244.61:561.22:050.46:277:22Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:274.48:464.92:290.72:310.46:267:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:024.49:105.23:010.32:570.56:257:23Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:384.49:355.43:34-0.13:230.76:237:24Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:164.210:045.64:10-0.33:510.96:227:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:584.010:365.64:49-0.54:211.16:217:26Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:463.811:125.65:32-0.64:551.46:207:26Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:423.56:20-0.55:331.76:187:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:503.27:15-0.46:212.16:177:28Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:475.13:153.28:20-0.27:292.46:167:29Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:554.74:413.49:37-0.19:202.56:157:29Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:234.45:443.810:510.011:102.16:147:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:544.36:314.311:51-0.16:137:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:114.47:114.812:241.512:42-0.16:117:32Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:154.57:485.31:210.81:260.06:107:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:104.68:235.72:100.12:060.26:097:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:594.58:575.92:54-0.42:420.56:087:34New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:454.49:306.03:36-0.73:170.86:077:35New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:304.210:035.94:17-0.93:521.16:067:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:173.910:365.74:58-0.84:261.46:057:36New Moon30Wed
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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