Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 1:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:45 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:134.010:296.54:53-1.54:121.46:037:38New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:163.65:45-1.44:501.96:027:39Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:293.36:40-1.25:322.36:017:40Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:003.27:42-0.86:262.76:007:40Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:535.24:423.38:53-0.47:533.05:597:41First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:044.65:503.610:12-0.110:193.05:587:42First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:364.26:333.911:180.011:522.55:577:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:044.07:044.212:090.25:577:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:133.97:294.512:502.012:480.45:567:44Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:103.97:504.81:331.41:190.65:557:45Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:573.88:095.02:090.91:440.95:547:46Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:393.88:285.32:420.52:071.25:537:46Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:173.78:485.53:130.12:291.45:537:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:553.69:105.63:44-0.32:511.75:527:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:353.59:355.74:17-0.53:141.95:517:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:193.310:025.74:53-0.63:382.15:507:49Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:093.15:33-0.64:032.45:507:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:093.06:16-0.54:312.65:497:51Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:213.07:05-0.45:062.85:497:52Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:473.18:00-0.36:073.05:487:52Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:484.94:473.49:01-0.27:573.15:477:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:034.55:243.810:03-0.110:132.85:477:54Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:364.25:554.310:570.111:402.15:467:54Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:054.16:274.911:430.25:467:55Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:224.06:595.512:421.212:250.55:457:56Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:314.07:346.11:360.31:060.85:457:57Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:334.08:106.52:25-0.51:451.15:457:57Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:303.98:486.83:13-1.12:251.45:447:58New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:253.89:276.94:01-1.53:061.85:447:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:223.710:096.74:49-1.73:482.15:447:59New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:223.65:38-1.54:342.35:438:00Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 4:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (28% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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