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 4h 08m 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 - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:465.75:281.76:420.56:496:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:003.912:325.56:072.17:460.66:496:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:223.61:325.36:582.59:090.76:506:35Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:093.52:525.18:212.910:360.56:516:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:353.94:225.110:222.811:450.36:526:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:324.35:405.211:482.46:526:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:144.76:445.512:400.112:501.86:536:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:505.27:395.61:250.01:411.26:546:28Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:245.68:285.62:050.02:260.76:556:27Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:565.89:125.52:410.23:090.36:556:25New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:286.09:565.23:150.43:500.06:566:24New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:596.010:394.93:470.84:310.06:576:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:305.911:244.54:191.25:130.06:586:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:025.74:501.75:570.26:586:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:154.111:35 AM5.45:212.16:430.56:596:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:143.712:125.05:542.57:370.87:006:18Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:333.412:574.66:332.98:461.07:016:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:243.52:034.37:393.210:101.17:026:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:473.73:424.110:203.311:191.17:026:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:304.05:084.111:482.97:036:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:584.36:094.312:081.012:362.57:046:12Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:214.66:584.512:460.91:132.07:056:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:444.97:404.71:180.81:471.47:066:10Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:075.38:204.81:480.82:200.97:076:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:315.68:584.82:170.82:540.47:086:07Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:585.99:384.82:460.93:300.07:086:06Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:286.210:204.63:161.14:09-0.37:096:05Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:016.311:084.43:481.34:53-0.47:106:04Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:386.34:241.65:40-0.57:116:03Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:034.111:20 AM6.15:042.06:34-0.37:126:02Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:083.912:095.85:522.37:34-0.17:136:01Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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