Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 7:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:25 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:335.69:154.32:181.33:100.37:136:01New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:565.79:494.22:421.53:410.17:146:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:205.810:244.13:061.74:120.07:155:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:455.811:023.93:311.94:450.07:165:58New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:115.710:443.72:572.14:220.06:174:57Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:405.611:333.63:252.35:010.16:184:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:135.33:562.55:450.36:194:56Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:323.510:52 AM5.04:352.86:350.56:204:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:443.511:44 AM4.75:323.07:340.66:214:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:003.712:584.37:063.18:410.76:224:53First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:554.02:354.19:132.99:420.86:224:53First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:364.54:044.110:352.210:340.86:234:52First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:135.05:174.211:321.411:200.86:244:51Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:495.66:194.412:220.66:254:51Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:276.27:154.512:030.91:09-0.26:264:50Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:056.68:074.612:451.01:55-0.86:274:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:447.08:574.61:271.12:41-1.26:284:49Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:257.19:494.42:091.33:28-1.46:294:48Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:077.010:444.32:531.64:17-1.36:304:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:536.611:434.13:401.95:07-1.16:314:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:416.14:332.25:59-0.76:324:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:474.111:36 AM5.45:342.56:55-0.26:334:47Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:574.112:394.76:512.77:560.36:344:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:084.21:584.18:362.79:020.76:354:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:074.53:293.810:162.310:021.06:364:46Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:554.74:513.611:241.810:511.36:364:45Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:335.05:583.612:141.26:374:45Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:055.26:523.712:540.86:384:45Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:345.57:353.712:071.71:280.46:394:45Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:015.78:113.812:381.81:590.06:404:44Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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