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 2h 15m 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:174.77:455.31:470.21:521.96:486:38Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:414.98:235.32:210.22:251.66:496:37Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:035.08:565.32:490.42:561.36:506:35Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:245.19:275.23:130.53:251.16:506:34Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:455.39:595.03:360.83:550.96:516:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:065.310:324.73:591.04:260.76:526:31Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:295.411:074.44:221.35:000.76:536:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:545.311:484.04:451.75:380.76:536:29Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:225.25:082.06:210.86:546:27Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:393.611:54 AM5.15:322.47:131.06:556:26Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:513.312:354.95:582.78:221.16:566:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:553.21:374.76:393.19:531.06:566:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:443.53:084.68:433.311:100.76:576:22Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:273.84:414.711:003.16:586:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:574.25:525.012:050.412:082.56:596:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:254.76:525.412:490.112:591.87:006:18Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:555.27:455.61:290.01:461.17:006:17Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:265.78:355.72:07-0.12:320.47:016:16Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:596.19:245.62:440.13:17-0.27:026:15New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:346.510:135.33:210.34:05-0.57:036:14New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:116.611:064.93:580.74:54-0.77:046:12New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:506.54:361.25:46-0.67:056:11Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:064.411:33 AM6.25:171.86:43-0.47:056:10Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:144.012:225.86:032.37:46-0.17:066:09Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:393.71:205.27:012.89:020.27:076:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:223.82:384.78:353.110:240.47:086:07First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:424.14:124.510:483.011:320.57:096:06First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:344.45:334.412:082.67:106:05First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:104.66:354.512:240.51:012.17:116:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:394.97:254.51:050.61:401.77:116:03Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:025.18:064.61:380.72:131.27:126:02Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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