Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 12:40 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 7:18 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:543.48:445.83:32-0.32:182.25:438:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:343.39:115.84:05-0.52:452.35:438:01Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:153.39:395.84:39-0.63:132.55:438:01Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:593.210:115.75:15-0.63:432.65:428:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:473.25:54-0.54:162.75:428:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:383.26:34-0.44:542.85:428:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:323.37:16-0.35:453.05:428:03Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:055.13:263.57:59-0.16:573.05:428:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:574.74:103.78:460.18:353.05:428:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:044.24:464.19:340.410:262.55:428:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:333.75:204.710:220.711:451.85:428:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:063.55:545.211:071.05:428:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:323.46:325.812:460.911:52 AM1.35:428:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:473.57:126.41:390.012:371.65:428:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:513.67:556.82:29-0.81:231.95:428:07Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:463.78:397.13:17-1.42:122.05:428:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:403.89:257.24:06-1.73:012.25:428:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:333.810:137.04:55-1.83:522.25:428:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:273.85:44-1.74:472.35:428:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:203.96:33-1.45:462.45:438:08Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:144.07:20-0.96:532.55:438:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:505.43:094.28:08-0.48:112.65:438:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:504.64:024.48:560.29:492.45:438:09First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:033.94:504.79:440.811:232.05:448:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:333.35:324.910:321.45:448:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:083.16:095.112:351.411:17 AM1.85:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:363.16:445.41:300.811:58 AM2.25:458:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:403.27:185.52:130.412:382.55:458:09Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:263.37:515.72:490.01:162.65:468:09Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:023.48:235.93:22-0.31:542.75:468:09Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 3:59 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 10% 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 (10% 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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