Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:02 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:463.79:485.74:26-0.53:332.05:438:00Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:253.610:175.65:00-0.54:042.15:438:01Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:073.65:35-0.44:372.35:438:01Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:513.56:11-0.35:142.55:428:02Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:403.56:49-0.15:572.65:428:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:343.57:290.26:522.85:428:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:414.43:313.78:130.48:082.95:428:03Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:374.04:233.99:040.79:562.75:428:04Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:573.65:064.39:590.911:242.25:428:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:323.45:454.710:521.15:428:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:553.46:225.212:241.511:40 AM1.25:428:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:053.57:015.71:130.812:261.35:428:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:043.77:406.21:580.01:121.45:428:06Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:563.98:216.62:43-0.61:581.45:428:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:454.19:046.93:27-1.22:441.55:428:07New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:354.29:487.04:12-1.53:321.65:428:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:264.310:356.84:59-1.64:231.75:428:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:194.35:47-1.55:181.85:428:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:154.46:36-1.26:192.05:428:08Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:195.82:134.47:26-0.77:282.15:438:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:195.13:144.68:18-0.28:542.25:438:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:294.44:154.89:150.410:321.95:438:08First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:543.85:125.010:160.911:551.55:438:09First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:253.56:015.311:141.35:448:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:483.46:455.51:000.912:061.65:448:09Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:553.57:245.71:510.512:521.85:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:463.67:585.82:330.11:332.05:458:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:263.78:305.93:08-0.22:092.15:458:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:013.79:005.93:41-0.32:422.25:458:09Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:343.89:305.94:12-0.43:142.25:468:09Full Moon30Mon
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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