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 4h 40m 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 - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:456.211:454.34:301.25:34-0.16:496:37Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:216.24:591.76:30-0.16:496:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:523.712:046.15:292.37:380.16:506:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:293.312:595.86:032.89:070.26:516:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:175.410:430.16:526:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:303.73:595.29:513.411:55-0.16:526:30Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:064.15:265.311:433.06:536:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:364.56:345.512:48-0.212:472.46:546:28Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:034.97:285.51:30-0.21:361.76:556:26Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:285.28:155.52:05-0.12:191.26:556:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:525.58:565.22:350.22:570.76:566:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:155.79:354.93:010.63:340.46:576:23New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:375.810:134.63:241.04:090.26:586:21New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:595.810:534.23:461.44:450.26:586:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:205.811:383.84:051.95:220.26:596:19Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:435.64:232.36:030.47:006:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:313.411:07 AM5.44:372.66:510.67:016:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:493.111:35 AM5.14:392.97:520.87:026:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:144.79:201.07:036:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:274.410:480.97:036:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:463.83:334.210:223.711:440.77:046:12First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:144.05:044.411:503.27:056:11First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:194.36:054.612:230.512:332.67:066:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:324.66:564.812:550.41:112.07:076:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:505.17:434.91:240.41:491.37:086:07Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:115.68:284.91:520.52:270.57:086:06Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:366.19:144.82:200.73:07-0.17:096:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:046.510:034.62:491.03:51-0.67:106:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:376.810:564.23:201.44:38-0.97:116:03Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:136.811:583.83:531.85:29-1.07:126:02Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:546.74:282.26:27-0.97:136:01Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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