Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 12:23 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:513.56:026.012:300.511:28 AM2.36:057:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:563.86:586.21:290.012:352.26:067:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:424.17:486.42:16-0.41:322.16:077:53Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:194.38:326.52:57-0.62:211.96:077:52New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:534.59:126.43:34-0.63:041.86:087:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:264.69:496.24:08-0.53:441.76:097:50New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:574.710:255.94:39-0.34:231.66:107:49New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:284.711:005.45:090.05:031.66:107:48Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:004.75:380.45:441.76:117:47Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:324.76:050.86:281.86:127:46Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:164.41:074.76:311.37:192.06:137:45Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:013.81:474.66:571.78:282.16:137:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:033.32:384.67:262.110:102.06:147:43First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:552.93:454.68:042.511:411.66:157:42First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:093.04:544.89:332.86:157:41First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:223.35:535.112:401.211:14 AM2.86:167:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:573.66:425.51:230.712:182.66:177:38Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:243.97:265.91:590.31:082.46:187:37Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:514.28:076.22:32-0.11:532.06:187:36Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:194.68:486.43:04-0.42:361.66:197:35Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:494.99:286.43:36-0.53:191.36:207:34Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:225.210:116.24:10-0.54:041.06:207:32Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:585.510:575.84:45-0.24:530.86:217:31Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:375.611:485.25:210.15:460.86:227:30Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:205.75:580.66:450.86:227:29Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:474.51:095.76:391.27:540.96:237:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:003.92:085.67:251.89:230.96:247:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:403.53:205.58:292.310:580.76:257:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:313.54:395.510:062.66:257:23Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:523.85:515.612:140.411:37 AM2.66:267:22Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:454.26:525.81:110.112:452.36:277:21Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 Waning Gibbous (80% 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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