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 50m at 1:14 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:083.810:005.84:43-0.43:482.35:468:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:423.910:315.75:14-0.44:232.35:478:09Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:183.95:46-0.35:012.45:478:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:563.96:19-0.15:442.55:488:09Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:364.06:510.26:332.65:488:08Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:194.72:204.17:260.57:352.65:498:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:084.23:084.38:040.88:592.55:498:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:153.73:594.68:501.210:382.15:508:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:523.34:505.09:471.511:541.55:508:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:323.25:395.510:491.75:518:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:553.46:286.012:530.711:49 AM1.85:528:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:583.77:176.51:440.012:461.95:528:07Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:494.08:046.92:30-0.71:401.85:538:06Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:354.28:517.13:15-1.12:321.75:538:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:204.59:377.13:59-1.43:231.65:548:05New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:054.610:256.94:43-1.44:151.55:558:05New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:524.811:136.55:26-1.25:091.65:558:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:404.96:10-0.96:071.75:568:04Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:055.81:304.96:53-0.37:091.85:578:03Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:005.02:234.97:380.38:231.95:578:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:044.23:215.08:251.09:561.85:588:02First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:283.64:225.09:211.511:281.55:598:02First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:103.35:205.210:282.05:598:01First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:463.36:135.312:401.111:33 AM2.36:008:00Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:553.56:585.51:340.712:302.46:018:00Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:403.77:385.72:160.31:162.46:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:143.88:135.82:500.11:552.46:027:58Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:423.98:455.93:21-0.12:302.36:037:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:084.19:156.03:49-0.23:032.26:037:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:354.29:465.94:17-0.23:362.16:047:56Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:044.310:175.84:46-0.24:112.06:057:55Full Moon31Thu
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 61% 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 Third Quarter (61% 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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