Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 8:39 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:50 pm (4.9 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 - Jul 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:354.34:224.99:200.510:421.95:468:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:053.85:145.310:200.95:478:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:383.66:045.712:021.211:18 AM1.35:478:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:023.66:506.11:060.512:121.65:488:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:103.77:356.41:59-0.11:041.85:488:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:043.98:166.52:46-0.61:521.95:498:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:504.08:566.63:29-0.92:362.05:498:08Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:334.09:346.54:09-1.03:192.15:508:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:144.110:116.34:47-0.93:592.25:508:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:554.110:475.95:25-0.74:402.35:518:07Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:354.16:01-0.55:222.45:518:07Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:164.16:36-0.16:082.55:528:07Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:025.01:594.17:110.36:592.65:528:06Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:444.52:444.17:460.78:052.75:538:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:333.93:344.28:241.29:402.65:548:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:433.44:244.49:091.611:192.25:548:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:273.15:104.710:041.95:558:05Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:083.05:535.012:271.711:00 AM2.25:568:04Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:253.26:335.41:161.111:53 AM2.35:568:04Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:173.47:135.81:560.512:422.35:578:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:563.77:526.22:320.01:272.35:588:02Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:323.98:316.53:08-0.42:112.25:588:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:084.19:116.73:44-0.82:552.05:598:01New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:454.39:536.84:22-1.03:401.96:008:01New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:254.410:366.65:01-1.04:271.86:008:00New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:084.65:41-0.95:201.86:017:59Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:534.76:21-0.66:181.86:027:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:155.61:414.97:03-0.17:241.86:027:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:154.92:345.17:480.58:471.86:037:57First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:284.13:345.28:381.110:241.56:047:56First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:053.64:365.59:411.711:501.06:057:55First Quarter31Sat
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 12:14 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 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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