Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:13 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 2:48 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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:313.66:40-0.25:582.55:438:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:243.67:190.16:512.75:438:00Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:394.43:213.78:020.48:022.85:438:01Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:303.94:163.88:490.89:462.75:428:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:423.55:014.19:421.011:192.35:428:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:143.25:394.410:351.35:428:02First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:393.16:144.812:201.711:22 AM1.45:428:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:503.26:475.31:071.112:061.55:428:03Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:473.47:225.71:480.512:481.65:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:363.67:586.12:27-0.11:301.75:428:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:213.88:366.43:06-0.72:121.75:428:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:053.99:166.73:46-1.12:561.75:428:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:514.09:596.74:29-1.33:411.85:428:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:394.110:446.55:13-1.44:311.85:428:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:304.25:59-1.35:261.95:428:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:234.36:45-1.06:292.05:428:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:295.62:204.57:34-0.67:422.15:428:07Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:314.93:194.78:26-0.19:132.05:428:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:484.24:195.09:230.510:501.65:428:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:203.75:145.310:240.95:428:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:523.46:055.612:101.111:23 AM1.35:438:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:133.46:515.81:130.512:171.65:438:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:173.67:336.02:040.01:061.85:438:08Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:063.78:116.12:47-0.41:512.05:438:09Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:473.88:476.13:25-0.62:312.15:448:09New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:253.89:206.14:00-0.63:072.15:448:09New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:003.99:526.04:33-0.63:432.25:448:09New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:353.910:255.85:05-0.54:192.25:458:09New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:113.95:37-0.34:572.35:458:09Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:483.96:08-0.15:382.45:468:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 7:00 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 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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