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 53m 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 - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:095.68:093.912:481.52:000.26:414:44Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:335.88:453.91:151.72:31-0.16:424:44Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:006.09:223.81:431.83:04-0.46:434:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:286.110:033.82:122.03:38-0.56:434:44Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:586.010:483.72:432.14:16-0.66:444:44Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:325.911:383.63:172.34:57-0.56:454:44Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:105.73:562.55:40-0.46:464:44Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:343.610:55 AM5.44:452.76:29-0.26:474:44Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:383.711:50 AM4.95:522.97:230.16:474:44Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:433.91:024.57:262.98:240.36:484:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:384.32:344.09:192.59:260.56:494:45Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:254.84:073.910:421.810:210.76:504:45Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:075.35:273.911:451.011:110.96:504:45Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:485.96:364.012:380.16:514:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:286.37:344.11:25-0.66:524:46Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:086.78:254.212:431.32:11-1.16:524:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:486.99:144.21:271.52:55-1.46:534:47New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:276.810:034.12:101.73:39-1.46:534:47New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:076.610:534.02:521.94:23-1.36:544:47New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:486.211:454.03:372.15:06-1.06:544:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:305.74:242.35:50-0.66:554:48Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:383.911:14 AM5.15:162.66:35-0.16:554:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:363.912:044.56:192.77:230.46:564:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:374.01:053.97:472.88:160.86:564:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:344.12:333.49:442.69:131.26:574:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:214.44:123.111:062.110:061.56:574:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:004.65:353.112:001.56:574:52First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:344.96:393.212:410.96:584:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:065.27:263.41:150.46:584:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:375.58:053.512:101.91:470.06:584:54Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:075.88:433.612:462.02:18-0.46:594:54Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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