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 1h 08m 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 - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:393.24:184.59:053.06:287:19First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:023.45:284.712:071.311:08 AM3.06:297:17First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:393.76:235.012:561.012:142.86:297:16Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:054.07:075.31:340.71:012.56:307:14Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:284.37:465.62:050.41:392.16:317:13Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:514.68:235.82:350.22:161.76:317:12Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:154.98:595.93:030.12:521.46:327:10Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:425.29:375.93:320.03:301.06:337:09Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:125.410:175.74:020.14:110.86:337:08Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:445.611:015.34:340.44:560.66:347:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:215.711:514.85:070.75:460.66:357:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:025.75:431.26:420.66:357:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:514.212:515.66:231.77:490.76:367:02Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:083.71:505.57:122.29:160.86:377:01Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:533.53:075.38:242.610:480.66:376:59Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:343.74:325.310:152.76:386:58Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:424.15:475.512:000.311:45 AM2.56:396:56Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:294.56:495.712:560.112:492.06:406:55Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:064.87:425.81:42-0.11:411.66:406:54Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:395.28:275.82:21-0.12:251.26:416:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:095.49:085.72:550.03:050.96:426:51New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:385.59:465.53:270.33:430.76:426:49New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:065.610:245.13:560.64:210.66:436:48New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:345.511:034.74:231.04:580.66:446:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:025.411:444.34:501.45:370.76:446:45Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:315.25:161.86:190.96:456:44Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:313.912:035.05:422.27:081.16:466:42Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:303.512:404.76:102.68:101.36:476:41Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:033.21:334.56:442.99:391.46:476:40First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:153.32:574.37:593.211:041.36:486:38First Quarter30Mon
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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