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 3h 27m 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 - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:565.18:574.62:041.32:35-0.56:397:15Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:385.09:194.92:420.93:03-0.36:387:15Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:154.99:395.13:180.53:260.06:377:16Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:504.610:005.23:510.23:470.46:357:17Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:264.210:205.24:240.04:070.86:347:18Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:033.810:405.24:58-0.14:251.26:337:19Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:433.411:015.15:34-0.14:421.66:327:19Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:313.06:140.14:552.06:307:20Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:382.67:000.34:582.36:297:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:020.56:287:22Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:314.49:370.66:267:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:414.111:080.56:257:23Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:454.07:393.412:040.26:247:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:174.27:403.712:440.06:237:25Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:204.57:534.112:392.31:18-0.26:217:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:134.78:114.61:221.61:48-0.36:207:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:014.98:345.22:030.82:18-0.26:197:27Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:484.89:015.72:450.12:480.16:187:28New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:354.79:316.13:28-0.63:180.46:167:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:264.410:056.44:14-1.13:500.86:157:29New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:213.910:426.45:03-1.34:241.36:147:30Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:253.55:57-1.35:001.86:137:31Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:433.16:56-1.15:422.36:127:32Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:165.83:273.08:05-0.86:382.76:117:32Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:195.35:123.39:27-0.58:273.06:107:33First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:434.76:133.710:48-0.410:512.86:097:34First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:214.46:534.111:51-0.36:077:35First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:434.47:244.412:142.212:40-0.26:067:35Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:494.37:514.81:111.61:190.06:057:36Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:424.28:155.01:561.01:500.36:047:37Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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