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 2h 28m 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 - Dec 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:203.711:35 AM5.85:212.87:16-0.66:414:44Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:313.912:445.16:492.98:19-0.16:424:44Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:334.22:084.48:442.89:200.36:434:44Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:224.63:394.010:232.210:130.76:444:44Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:035.05:033.711:331.510:581.16:454:44Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:385.36:163.612:270.96:454:44Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:105.67:163.51:110.36:464:44Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:385.88:053.512:091.81:48-0.16:474:44Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:055.98:473.512:402.12:22-0.46:484:45Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:326.09:263.51:082.32:54-0.66:484:45New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:006.010:043.51:362.53:27-0.66:494:45New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:295.910:443.42:052.64:01-0.66:504:45New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:595.911:263.42:352.64:37-0.56:514:45New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:315.73:082.75:15-0.46:514:46Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:113.310:06 AM5.43:442.85:53-0.26:524:46Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:003.410:44 AM5.14:302.96:330.06:524:46Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:513.511:28 AM4.75:333.07:140.36:534:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:383.712:264.17:003.07:580.66:544:47First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:194.11:513.68:582.78:451.06:544:48First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:544.53:363.210:282.09:341.36:554:48First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:305.05:123.211:311.110:221.66:554:49Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:075.66:313.312:230.26:564:49Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:486.27:343.51:10-0.66:564:50Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:316.78:273.61:57-1.36:574:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:177.19:153.812:482.12:43-1.86:574:51Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:037.310:033.81:382.13:29-2.06:574:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:507.210:523.92:282.14:16-1.96:584:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:386.911:423.93:202.15:03-1.66:584:53Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:286.44:172.15:49-1.26:584:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:334.011:21 AM5.75:202.26:34-0.66:584:54Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:254.212:194.86:322.37:140.16:594:55Third Quarter31Sat
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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