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 4h 04m 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:344.14:544.411:372.97:146:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:554.56:014.612:020.512:282.37:155:59Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:184.96:594.812:410.41:121.67:165:58Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:455.47:515.01:180.31:550.87:175:57Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:146.07:415.11:530.41:380.06:184:57Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:466.48:305.01:290.62:22-0.66:194:56New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:216.79:214.72:050.93:09-1.06:194:55New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:586.910:174.42:421.23:59-1.26:204:54New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:396.811:204.13:221.74:52-1.16:214:53Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:256.44:062.15:49-0.96:224:53Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:323.911:18 AM5.94:592.56:53-0.56:234:52Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:583.812:225.36:082.98:06-0.26:244:51First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:264.01:444.87:573.19:200.16:254:51First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:324.33:184.49:572.810:240.36:264:50First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:204.64:394.311:142.211:150.56:274:50First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:575.05:454.312:081.76:284:49Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:285.26:394.212:511.16:294:48Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:555.57:244.212:310.91:270.76:304:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:185.68:034.112:591.22:000.36:314:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:415.88:404.01:251.52:300.16:324:47Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:035.89:163.91:491.73:00-0.16:334:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:275.99:543.82:131.93:33-0.26:334:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:535.810:373.62:382.24:07-0.26:344:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:205.711:263.53:042.44:45-0.16:354:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:505.53:332.65:260.06:364:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:243.410:25 AM5.24:052.86:110.26:374:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:363.311:08 AM4.94:493.17:040.36:384:45Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:563.512:054.56:043.38:050.56:394:45Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:523.81:274.28:123.29:080.66:404:44Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:294.23:054.010:012.710:020.66:414:44Third Quarter30Thu
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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