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 55m 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 - Jan 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:134.51:273.88:042.28:000.86:594:56Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:074.73:033.19:501.88:501.46:594:56Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:574.94:572.811:161.29:451.96:594:57Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:445.16:422.912:180.66:594:58Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:275.37:473.11:050.16:594:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:075.58:283.31:43-0.36:595:00Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:445.68:583.412:172.62:16-0.56:595:00Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:185.89:253.512:562.62:46-0.76:595:01New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:515.99:513.51:312.53:17-0.86:595:02New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:236.010:183.52:052.43:46-0.86:595:03New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:545.910:473.62:382.34:16-0.86:595:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:255.811:173.73:132.24:45-0.76:595:05Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:575.511:483.83:522.25:14-0.46:595:06Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:325.14:352.25:41-0.16:595:07Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:204.011:12 AM4.55:272.26:080.36:585:08Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:564.212:013.86:312.16:370.86:585:09First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:364.41:143.18:001.97:091.46:585:10First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:264.73:232.69:521.47:551.96:575:11First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:235.15:442.611:150.69:122.36:575:12First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:235.57:083.012:17-0.26:575:12Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:226.07:543.31:07-1.06:565:13Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:186.58:313.61:53-1.56:565:14Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:116.89:073.912:492.22:35-1.96:555:15Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:597.09:434.11:431.93:16-2.06:555:16Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:457.010:204.32:331.63:55-1.86:545:17Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:316.610:584.53:231.44:33-1.46:545:18Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:166.011:364.64:141.35:09-0.96:535:19Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:025.25:081.45:42-0.26:535:20Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:164.711:52 AM4.26:071.46:120.56:525:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:574.712:523.37:181.56:391.36:515:22Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:444.62:312.68:591.47:031.96:515:23Third Quarter31Tue
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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