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 3h 54m at 9:16 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:27 am (3.5 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 - Nov 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:276.310:464.33:141.54:26-0.66:135:01Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:046.011:453.93:511.95:14-0.36:145:00Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:435.64:302.46:050.06:154:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:553.711:27 AM5.15:152.87:040.46:164:58Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:233.612:234.66:163.18:140.76:174:57First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:533.81:424.18:163.39:280.86:184:56First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:514.03:193.910:193.010:270.96:194:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:294.34:363.911:212.511:120.96:204:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:574.65:344.012:032.06:214:54Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:224.96:224.112:371.56:224:53Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:445.27:044.212:191.01:091.06:234:52Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:075.57:414.312:471.11:400.66:244:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:325.78:184.31:151.22:120.26:254:51Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:576.08:564.21:431.42:46-0.26:264:50Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:266.19:384.12:121.63:22-0.46:264:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:576.210:254.02:431.84:02-0.56:274:49Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:326.111:193.83:172.04:47-0.56:284:49Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:125.93:562.35:36-0.46:294:48Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:213.711:00 AM5.64:452.66:31-0.26:304:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:343.711:59 AM5.25:512.87:340.06:314:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:523.91:154.77:272.98:440.26:324:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:554.32:484.49:232.69:490.36:334:46Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:444.84:154.310:462.010:440.56:344:46Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:265.35:304.311:471.211:320.66:354:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:055.86:334.412:390.46:364:45Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:426.27:284.412:160.81:25-0.26:374:45Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:186.48:184.412:561.02:09-0.66:384:45New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:536.69:054.31:351.32:50-0.96:384:45New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:276.59:514.12:111.63:31-1.06:394:45New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:026.310:404.02:481.94:13-0.86:404:44New 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 11:51 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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