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 1h 01m at 2:27 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:294.84:183.99:02-0.19:162.75:438:00First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:494.45:104.410:050.110:572.25:438:00First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:194.15:554.911:030.35:438:01First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:434.06:365.412:111.511:55 AM0.55:428:01Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:574.07:165.91:100.712:420.75:428:02Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:014.07:556.32:02-0.11:271.05:428:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:574.18:336.52:49-0.62:091.25:428:03Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:484.19:116.63:34-1.02:511.55:428:04Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:384.09:486.54:18-1.23:311.75:428:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:293.910:276.25:01-1.24:132.05:428:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:203.85:45-1.04:562.35:428:05Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:133.86:29-0.75:422.55:428:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:093.77:13-0.46:352.75:428:06Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:314.93:093.87:580.07:402.95:428:06Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:224.34:083.98:480.59:162.95:428:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:263.84:584.19:410.811:022.65:428:07Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:533.45:394.410:341.15:428:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:213.26:134.712:132.111:21 AM1.45:428:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:363.26:445.01:031.612:021.65:428:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:373.37:155.31:431.012:401.75:438:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:263.47:455.72:190.51:161.85:438:08Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:083.68:176.02:530.01:531.95:438:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:473.78:506.23:27-0.42:292.05:438:09New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:283.89:256.44:04-0.73:072.15:448:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:103.810:036.44:42-0.93:482.15:448:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:563.910:446.35:22-1.04:322.25:448:09Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:444.06:05-1.05:232.35:458:09Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:344.16:49-0.86:222.45:458:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:225.62:284.37:35-0.47:332.45:458:09Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:215.03:264.58:250.09:032.35:468:09First Quarter30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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