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 2h 20m 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:284.18:365.32:340.52:170.76:037:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:084.08:575.43:090.12:391.06:027:39Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:473.89:175.53:41-0.23:001.46:017:39Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:253.69:385.64:13-0.43:211.76:007:40Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:063.410:015.54:47-0.53:411.95:597:41Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:513.210:275.45:23-0.44:022.25:597:42Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:463.06:02-0.34:222.45:587:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:562.86:48-0.14:382.65:577:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:400.15:567:44Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:134.78:440.25:557:45Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:144.46:003.39:520.38:563.25:547:46Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:444.16:123.710:500.211:072.85:547:46Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:204.06:304.111:350.25:537:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:394.06:534.712:122.112:140.35:527:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:464.07:195.31:021.212:500.55:517:49Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:474.17:495.91:490.31:250.75:517:49Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:434.18:236.42:35-0.52:011.05:507:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:374.08:596.83:21-1.22:391.35:497:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:333.89:396.94:09-1.63:181.65:497:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:323.710:226.85:00-1.84:002.05:487:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:373.55:53-1.74:482.35:487:53Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:463.56:49-1.45:442.55:477:54Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:056.03:013.57:48-1.06:562.85:467:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:075.34:133.78:52-0.68:342.95:467:55First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:214.75:104.19:57-0.210:292.65:467:56First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:464.25:554.410:550.211:542.05:457:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:113.86:314.811:430.55:457:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:263.67:025.112:561.412:230.95:447:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:313.57:295.31:440.812:561.35:447:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:263.47:545.52:240.31:251.65:447:59Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:123.48:195.72:59-0.11:521.95:438:00Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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