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 (tomorrow) : 8:02 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 22m at 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:535.29:245.22:520.33:10-0.36:407:15Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:345.09:545.43:320.03:420.06:387:15Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:144.810:235.44:11-0.24:120.36:377:16Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:554.410:525.34:50-0.24:400.76:367:17Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:374.011:215.15:29-0.15:081.26:347:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:233.66:100.05:351.66:337:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:173.26:550.36:032.06:327:19Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:264.52:322.97:480.66:332.46:307:20Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:084.24:342.89:000.87:212.76:297:21Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:123.86:103.110:300.810:032.86:287:21Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:533.76:513.411:390.711:492.66:267:22Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:193.87:173.712:270.56:257:23Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:214.07:394.012:412.11:050.36:247:24Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:104.38:024.41:211.61:380.26:237:25Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:534.58:264.81:561.12:080.26:217:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:334.68:525.22:320.52:380.26:207:26Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:144.79:215.53:090.03:090.36:197:27New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:564.69:525.83:48-0.43:410.56:187:28New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:414.410:275.94:30-0.74:160.86:177:28New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:324.111:075.95:16-0.94:531.16:157:29Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:303.86:07-0.95:351.56:147:30Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:383.57:03-0.76:261.96:137:31Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:455.43:033.48:08-0.47:332.36:127:31First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:504.94:323.59:25-0.29:172.56:117:32First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:144.55:423.910:43-0.111:062.26:107:33First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:444.46:344.311:48-0.16:097:34First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:024.47:164.712:221.612:400.06:077:35Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:074.47:515.11:191.01:240.16:067:35Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:014.48:235.42:070.52:020.36:057:36Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:474.48:535.52:480.02:360.56:047:37Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 4:38 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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