Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 11:27 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:393.86:255.412:081.511:45 AM0.65:438:00Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:573.77:025.91:080.612:281.05:438:01Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:073.77:396.42:01-0.21:091.35:428:01Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:063.78:176.62:49-0.81:511.75:428:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:013.78:566.73:35-1.32:322.05:428:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:543.69:356.64:20-1.43:142.25:428:03New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:473.610:156.45:05-1.43:562.45:428:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:413.55:50-1.24:402.65:428:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:353.56:35-0.95:292.75:428:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:313.57:20-0.56:252.95:428:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:275.03:273.78:05-0.17:343.05:428:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:174.54:183.88:510.49:092.95:428:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:193.94:594.19:380.810:542.65:428:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:413.45:324.410:231.25:428:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:103.16:024.712:072.011:03 AM1.55:428:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:343.06:305.01:001.411:39 AM1.85:428:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:443.16:595.41:420.812:142.15:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:393.27:305.72:200.312:502.25:428:07Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:243.38:036.02:56-0.21:282.45:428:08Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:053.48:386.33:32-0.62:072.45:438:08Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:463.59:156.44:10-0.92:472.55:438:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:283.59:556.54:50-1.13:292.55:438:08Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:123.65:31-1.24:152.55:438:09Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:583.76:13-1.15:082.65:448:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:443.96:56-0.96:102.65:448:09Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:155.72:324.17:39-0.67:242.55:448:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:145.03:214.58:23-0.18:552.35:458:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:264.34:104.99:110.510:371.85:458:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:583.64:575.410:011.15:458:09Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:403.25:445.812:001.110:54 AM1.65:468:09Waning Crescent30Sun
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 2:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 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 Crescent (6% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, 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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