Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:06 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 6:24 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:156.28:283.71:48-1.46:505:25Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:076.49:013.912:522.22:28-1.66:495:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:526.69:324.11:421.93:05-1.66:485:27Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:346.510:034.22:261.73:40-1.46:475:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:146.210:354.33:091.54:12-1.16:465:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:525.711:064.43:511.44:42-0.66:465:29Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:295.111:364.44:341.45:09-0.16:455:30Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:084.45:201.45:320.56:445:31Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:064.411:50 AM3.66:101.55:511.16:435:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:384.312:442.97:151.66:041.76:425:33Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:164.32:462.39:011.55:552.16:415:34Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:104.210:581.26:405:35Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:284.312:050.66:395:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:424.58:133.212:480.16:385:37Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:404.98:173.31:22-0.36:375:38Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:265.38:303.512:142.61:51-0.76:365:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:055.78:473.712:542.32:19-0.96:355:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:416.09:084.01:311.92:47-1.16:345:41New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:176.19:314.22:071.63:15-1.16:335:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:536.09:584.52:461.23:43-1.06:325:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:325.710:274.83:280.94:11-0.76:305:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:145.210:595.04:140.74:40-0.26:295:44Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:024.411:345.25:060.65:080.46:285:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:003.66:050.65:361.16:275:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:165.21:242.87:210.66:041.76:265:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:095.14:042.59:070.46:352.46:255:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:245.06:432.910:490.08:522.86:235:49First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:535.17:163.312:00-0.56:225:49Waxing Gibbous28Mon
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 10:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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