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 26m 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:134.22:374.47:461.28:442.46:067:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:153.63:284.58:231.710:292.26:077:53Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:553.14:234.69:112.211:581.86:077:52Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:573.05:174.810:192.56:087:51Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:303.26:065.112:581.311:28 AM2.76:097:50Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:193.56:505.41:410.812:252.76:097:49Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:523.77:305.72:170.41:122.66:107:48Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:193.98:086.12:490.01:532.46:117:47Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:464.18:446.33:21-0.32:322.26:127:46New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:144.29:216.53:52-0.53:102.06:127:45New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:454.49:596.54:24-0.63:501.96:137:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:184.610:396.24:58-0.64:341.76:147:43New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:534.811:235.85:32-0.45:221.66:157:42Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:324.96:070.06:171.66:157:41Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:135.21:155.16:430.57:201.66:167:40Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:124.52:055.27:221.18:401.56:177:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:303.83:045.38:081.710:191.26:177:37First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:183.44:135.59:132.211:460.76:187:36First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:093.45:215.710:402.56:197:35First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:293.76:246.012:530.111:59 AM2.66:207:34Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:204.17:196.31:47-0.31:032.46:207:33Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:594.38:086.52:32-0.61:562.16:217:31Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:334.58:516.53:11-0.72:421.96:227:30Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:054.79:306.43:47-0.73:231.76:227:29Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:364.810:086.14:21-0.54:021.66:237:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:064.810:445.74:52-0.14:411.56:247:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:374.811:215.25:220.35:201.56:247:25Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:074.85:500.76:021.66:257:24Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:014.612:394.76:171.26:491.76:267:22Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:454.11:134.66:421.77:461.96:277:21Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:433.51:554.57:082.29:101.96:277:20Third Quarter31Thu
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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