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 16m at 10:55 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:17 am (3.0 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 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:494.411:201.26:496:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:123.64:294.510:483.46:496:36Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:263.95:404.812:150.812:013.06:506:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:444.26:355.112:560.512:482.56:516:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:044.67:235.51:310.21:282.06:526:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:275.08:075.72:040.02:071.46:526:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:535.48:515.82:36-0.12:480.86:536:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:225.89:365.73:080.03:310.26:546:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:536.110:235.43:410.34:16-0.16:556:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:286.311:154.94:160.75:06-0.36:566:25Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:076.34:521.26:00-0.36:566:24Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:164.411:51 AM6.15:311.77:00-0.26:576:22Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:293.912:435.86:162.38:120.06:586:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:053.61:485.47:162.89:380.26:596:20First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:543.83:155.19:023.111:010.26:596:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:104.14:484.911:073.07:006:17First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:594.56:035.012:060.112:232.57:016:16Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:354.87:025.112:560.11:171.97:026:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:055.17:515.11:370.11:591.47:036:14Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:315.38:325.02:110.32:351.07:046:13Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:545.59:094.92:400.63:080.77:046:12Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:165.69:444.73:050.93:400.57:056:10Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:375.610:184.43:281.24:110.37:066:09Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:595.610:564.23:501.54:440.37:076:08Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:225.611:373.94:121.85:190.37:086:07Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:475.44:352.25:580.47:096:06Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:273.511:15 AM5.24:572.56:430.67:106:05Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:333.311:47 AM5.05:182.87:370.87:106:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:253.212:314.75:403.18:500.97:116:03Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:404.410:120.97:126:02Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:143.73:244.310:103.411:150.77:136:01Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:36 am — 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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