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 : 10:55 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 44m at 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:485.110:595.84:41-0.64:460.06:397:15Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:414.511:395.85:32-0.75:220.66:387:16Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:423.96:28-0.66:011.26:377:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:245.61:573.47:30-0.46:451.86:357:17Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:165.23:413.18:47-0.27:462.46:347:18Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:254.85:353.310:19-0.19:472.76:337:19Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:564.56:483.611:39-0.211:442.56:317:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:244.57:334.012:40-0.36:307:20Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:344.68:054.312:532.01:28-0.36:297:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:294.78:314.51:421.62:05-0.36:277:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:124.78:544.72:201.12:36-0.16:267:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:504.79:164.82:530.83:020.16:257:23Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:234.69:365.03:230.53:260.46:247:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:564.49:575.13:530.33:480.66:227:25New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:304.110:195.14:240.14:101.06:217:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:063.810:425.14:570.04:321.36:207:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:463.511:075.05:320.04:541.66:197:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:343.26:120.15:162.06:177:28Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:362.96:570.35:372.36:167:29Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:104.63:222.77:540.45:592.66:157:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:564.49:110.56:147:30First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:094.26:273.310:350.410:123.06:137:31First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:504.16:503.611:380.211:442.56:127:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:164.37:144.112:26-0.16:107:32First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:234.57:404.612:411.81:07-0.26:097:33Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:214.88:095.11:291.11:45-0.36:087:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:144.98:405.62:150.32:21-0.26:077:35Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:044.99:136.13:00-0.42:580.16:067:36Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:544.89:496.33:47-0.93:350.46:057:36Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:474.510:276.44:35-1.34:130.86:047:37Full Moon30Sun
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 7:22 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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