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 4h 27m at 7:46 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (4.1 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:284.45:564.212:212.27:146:00Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:554.96:524.412:220.81:041.57:155:59Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:245.46:434.612:590.812:450.86:164:58Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:545.97:314.712:350.81:260.16:174:57Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:286.38:174.81:110.92:08-0.56:184:57Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:036.79:064.71:481.02:52-0.96:194:56Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:416.89:574.52:271.23:39-1.16:194:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:236.810:544.33:091.54:29-1.16:204:54Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:096.511:584.13:551.85:23-0.96:214:53Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:016.14:492.26:21-0.66:224:53Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:104.012:025.55:552.57:26-0.26:234:52Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:304.11:164.97:252.78:380.26:244:51Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:424.42:464.49:162.59:460.46:254:51Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:404.74:134.210:432.010:440.66:264:50Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:265.15:264.211:461.411:320.96:274:50Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:055.46:274.212:360.96:284:49Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:385.67:164.212:121.11:170.46:294:48Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:075.87:584.112:461.31:530.16:304:48Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:345.98:364.11:161.52:26-0.16:314:47New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:005.99:124.01:441.72:57-0.26:324:47New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:265.99:483.92:111.93:29-0.36:334:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:525.810:273.82:382.14:03-0.26:334:46New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:205.611:113.73:072.34:38-0.16:344:46Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:505.411:593.63:392.55:160.06:354:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:245.14:152.75:570.26:364:45Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:543.511:03 AM4.85:022.96:420.56:374:45Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:583.611:53 AM4.36:063.07:340.76:384:45First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:013.81:063.97:483.08:330.96:394:45First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:504.22:453.69:432.69:321.06:404:44First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:304.64:153.610:532.010:231.16:414:44First Quarter30Sat
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 10:30 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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