Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:39 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:483.26:370.45:521.76:407:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:194.71:592.87:320.66:202.16:397:15Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:034.54:032.78:470.67:022.56:387:16First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:094.45:582.910:230.59:092.86:367:17First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:424.36:473.411:380.111:182.56:357:17First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:104.67:213.812:33-0.26:347:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:204.97:514.312:282.01:19-0.56:327:19Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:195.28:234.81:221.31:59-0.76:317:20Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:115.58:555.32:100.62:37-0.76:307:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:015.59:285.72:570.03:14-0.56:287:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:495.310:035.93:43-0.53:51-0.26:277:22Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:384.910:406.04:31-0.84:280.26:267:23Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:314.511:195.85:20-0.95:050.86:247:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:293.96:12-0.85:441.46:237:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:015.51:373.57:08-0.56:261.96:227:25Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:485.13:063.28:12-0.17:192.46:217:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:464.64:563.29:330.18:582.86:207:26Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:054.26:173.510:560.211:152.76:187:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:394.07:043.812:010.26:177:28Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:564.07:364.112:302.312:500.26:167:29Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:544.18:004.31:181.81:280.26:157:30Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:404.28:224.51:541.41:590.36:147:30Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:194.38:424.82:251.02:250.46:127:31Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:534.39:035.02:540.62:500.66:117:32Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:274.29:245.23:240.33:130.76:107:33New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:014.19:475.33:550.03:371.06:097:33New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:373.910:135.44:28-0.24:021.26:087:34New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:183.710:405.45:04-0.34:281.56:077:35New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:043.45:44-0.34:561.86:067:36Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:013.26:28-0.25:282.16:057:37Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 5:33 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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