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 : 7:46 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 14m at 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 - Apr 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:234.511:185.95:12-0.85:040.66:397:15Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:194.16:04-0.75:451.16:387:16Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:035.71:273.67:03-0.56:321.66:377:16Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:555.42:523.38:11-0.37:322.16:357:17First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:004.94:343.39:350.09:102.46:347:18First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:244.65:563.611:000.011:052.26:337:19First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:534.56:534.012:07-0.16:317:19First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:094.57:344.312:231.81:00-0.16:307:20Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:104.68:074.71:201.31:42-0.16:297:21Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:004.68:364.92:050.92:170.16:277:22Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:414.69:015.12:430.52:470.36:267:22Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:184.59:255.23:180.23:130.56:257:23Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:534.39:495.23:500.03:380.86:247:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:274.110:135.24:22-0.14:021.06:227:25Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:043.910:385.14:55-0.14:261.36:217:26Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:433.611:055.05:31-0.14:511.66:207:26Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:283.36:090.15:171.96:197:27Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:233.06:520.35:462.26:177:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:094.52:392.97:440.56:232.56:167:29Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:534.24:232.98:500.67:282.76:157:29Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:004.05:343.210:090.79:542.86:147:30Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:363.86:143.611:130.511:322.46:137:31Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:043.96:454.012:030.46:127:32Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:134.17:154.512:301.812:450.36:117:32Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:104.37:455.11:171.11:230.26:097:33Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:024.68:185.62:010.32:010.26:087:34Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:514.78:536.02:45-0.32:380.36:077:35New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:404.69:306.33:29-0.93:170.56:067:36New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:304.510:096.54:16-1.33:570.86:057:36New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:244.210:536.45:05-1.44:391.16:047:37Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 5:05 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 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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