Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 23m at 8:02 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:05 pm (4.5 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:344.410:495.65:140.04:482.06:067:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:064.45:430.25:292.06:067:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:404.56:120.46:152.06:077:52Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:044.71:184.66:430.87:102.16:087:51Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:534.22:024.77:161.28:222.06:097:50Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:593.72:574.97:571.69:591.86:097:49Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:403.24:015.28:542.011:281.36:107:49Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:323.25:065.510:152.36:117:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:553.56:066.012:340.611:33 AM2.36:117:46Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:523.97:026.41:280.012:382.16:127:45Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:374.37:546.82:14-0.61:361.96:137:44Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:174.68:427.02:57-0.92:281.66:147:43New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:564.99:286.93:38-1.03:181.36:147:42New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:355.110:146.74:19-1.04:071.16:157:41New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:155.311:016.24:58-0.74:571.16:167:40Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:575.311:495.55:37-0.25:491.16:167:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:405.36:150.36:451.36:177:38Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:424.81:265.16:531.07:481.56:187:37Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:434.12:185.07:331.69:101.66:197:35First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:063.53:224.88:222.210:481.56:197:34First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:013.34:334.89:382.66:207:33First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:443.45:384.912:081.211:12 AM2.86:217:32First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:443.76:325.11:050.912:202.76:217:30Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:203.97:175.41:470.61:082.56:227:29Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:464.17:545.62:210.41:462.36:237:28Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:094.38:275.72:500.22:192.16:247:27Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:314.48:595.83:170.12:511.86:247:25Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:554.69:305.83:430.13:231.66:257:24Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:204.810:025.74:090.23:571.56:267:23Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:474.910:365.44:360.34:341.46:267:22Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:165.011:135.15:030.55:141.36:277:20Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 11:33 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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