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 16m 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 - Aug 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:594.09:526.34:35-0.63:402.36:067:54Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:274.210:266.15:04-0.54:192.26:067:53Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:564.411:035.85:32-0.45:022.16:077:52Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:264.66:00-0.15:512.06:087:51Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:004.86:290.36:471.96:097:50Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:334.61:375.06:570.97:561.86:097:49Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:363.82:235.27:271.59:301.56:107:48Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:133.13:205.48:032.111:121.06:117:47Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:372.94:295.79:032.66:127:46Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:323.25:386.012:310.310:46 AM2.96:127:45Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:253.66:426.41:31-0.312:122.96:137:44Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:023.97:386.72:20-0.81:192.66:147:43Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:344.28:296.93:02-1.12:142.36:147:42New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:064.49:146.93:41-1.13:031.96:157:41New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:384.69:566.74:18-1.03:491.76:167:40New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:104.810:386.24:52-0.74:341.56:177:39New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:434.911:195.65:23-0.35:201.56:177:38Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:155.05:520.36:081.56:187:36Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:024.912:475.06:190.97:001.66:197:35Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:494.11:204.96:411.68:021.76:197:34Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:493.41:594.86:582.29:341.76:207:33First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:482.92:514.77:012.711:261.56:217:32First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:094.76:227:30First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:274.812:401.16:227:29First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:523.66:275.11:290.612:183.36:237:28Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:003.87:145.52:050.31:073.06:247:27Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:134.07:535.82:360.01:452.76:247:25Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:294.28:286.13:03-0.22:192.36:257:24Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:484.49:026.23:30-0.32:542.06:267:23Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:104.69:376.23:56-0.33:301.66:267:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:344.910:145.94:22-0.24:101.46:277:20Full Moon31Wed
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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