Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:54 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 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 - Sep 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:015.210:545.44:480.14:531.16:287:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:305.411:404.85:150.55:421.06:287:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:045.65:421.06:370.96:297:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:364.112:435.66:091.67:450.96:307:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:523.41:325.66:372.29:170.96:317:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:063.02:405.57:102.811:020.56:317:12Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:095.56:327:11Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:413.75:335.712:200.111:18 AM3.26:337:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:114.16:416.01:16-0.312:372.86:337:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:384.47:366.32:01-0.61:332.36:347:06Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:044.78:236.42:39-0.72:191.86:357:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:315.09:056.23:13-0.63:021.46:357:04New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:575.29:445.93:43-0.33:421.16:367:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:225.410:235.54:100.14:210.96:377:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:485.411:024.94:350.65:010.86:376:59Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:135.411:444.34:581.15:430.86:386:58Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:375.35:181.76:271.06:396:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:323.712:035.15:342.27:191.26:396:55Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:393.212:334.95:412.68:321.36:406:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:154.610:281.36:416:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:444.411:541.06:426:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:503.74:434.510:563.76:426:50First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:133.95:554.812:450.712:163.36:436:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:164.16:455.21:220.412:562.96:446:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:264.37:275.51:520.21:312.46:446:45Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:414.68:065.72:180.02:051.86:456:44Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:595.08:435.72:440.02:411.36:466:43Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:215.49:235.63:090.13:180.86:466:41Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:465.810:045.33:350.33:590.36:476:40Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:136.110:514.84:020.74:440.06:486:39Full Moon30Fri
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 11:06 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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