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 2h 13m 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 - Aug 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:173.63:154.78:081.810:211.96:067:54First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:543.14:174.78:582.211:491.66:077:53First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:503.15:174.910:142.66:077:52First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:193.26:095.112:511.211:30 AM2.76:087:51Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:073.56:545.31:360.812:272.66:097:50Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:393.77:335.62:120.51:132.56:097:49Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:053.98:095.92:430.21:532.36:107:48Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:304.18:436.13:12-0.12:292.16:117:47Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:564.39:166.13:41-0.23:061.96:127:46Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:244.59:516.14:10-0.33:431.76:127:45Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:554.710:275.94:40-0.24:231.66:137:44Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:274.911:075.55:11-0.15:071.56:147:43Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:045.05:430.25:561.56:147:42Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:445.26:170.66:531.56:157:41Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:464.41:315.26:541.18:021.56:167:40Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:553.82:275.37:371.69:341.36:177:39Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:343.43:365.48:372.111:091.06:177:37Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:263.44:495.610:052.46:187:36Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:503.75:565.912:210.411:31 AM2.46:197:35Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:474.06:566.21:180.012:402.26:207:34Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:294.47:486.42:05-0.41:361.96:207:33Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:064.78:346.52:47-0.62:261.66:217:31New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:405.09:176.43:24-0.63:101.36:227:30New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:145.19:586.23:59-0.43:531.16:227:29New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:475.210:385.84:33-0.14:361.16:237:28New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:205.211:185.25:050.35:181.16:247:26Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:545.15:360.76:031.36:247:25Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:004.712:295.06:051.26:511.56:257:24Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:484.11:084.86:341.77:491.76:267:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:473.51:544.67:042.29:101.86:277:21First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:243.22:574.57:412.610:531.76:277:20First Quarter31Sat
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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