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 : 9:16 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 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 - May 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:483.77:154.112:282.312:300.66:047:38Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:453.87:384.41:101.81:060.66:037:38Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:324.08:004.81:441.31:370.66:027:39Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:134.18:245.12:170.82:050.76:017:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:524.28:495.42:500.32:340.86:007:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:314.29:165.73:24-0.23:030.95:597:41New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:114.19:475.94:01-0.53:341.15:587:42New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:563.910:205.94:40-0.74:071.45:577:43New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:473.810:585.95:24-0.94:441.75:567:44Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:453.66:12-0.85:262.05:557:45Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:523.57:05-0.76:192.35:557:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:345.33:103.58:05-0.57:322.65:547:46Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:394.94:273.89:14-0.39:182.65:537:47First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:014.55:274.210:25-0.111:022.25:527:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:324.26:154.611:260.05:527:48First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:524.26:575.112:171.512:180.15:517:49Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:014.27:345.51:150.81:040.35:507:50Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:004.28:095.82:050.21:450.65:507:51Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:524.28:436.02:49-0.32:230.85:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:394.19:166.13:31-0.72:591.15:487:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:254.09:486.04:11-0.83:331.55:487:53Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:113.810:205.84:51-0.94:071.85:477:53Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:593.710:535.65:31-0.84:412.15:477:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:513.56:12-0.55:182.35:467:55Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:473.46:54-0.26:002.65:467:55Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:064.82:523.47:400.16:522.85:457:56Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:504.44:023.58:310.48:123.05:457:57Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:473.94:593.79:300.710:162.95:447:57Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:103.65:414.010:290.811:422.45:447:58Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:423.46:144.311:181.05:447:59Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:573.46:434.712:361.912:001.15:437:59Waning Crescent31Sun
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 6:10 pm — 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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