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 (tomorrow) : in 7h 18m at 2:54 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:30 am (3.7 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 - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:404.610:471.16:505:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:464.612:020.66:495:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:504.78:133.212:510.16:485:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:464.98:273.41:28-0.36:475:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:315.28:433.512:202.71:59-0.56:475:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:095.58:593.612:582.52:27-0.76:465:29Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:425.79:183.71:312.22:53-0.86:455:30New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:135.89:383.92:031.93:19-0.96:445:31New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:435.810:014.02:351.73:43-0.86:435:32New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:145.710:254.23:101.54:07-0.66:425:33New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:475.310:514.43:471.44:31-0.36:415:34Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:234.811:184.64:291.34:540.16:405:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:044.111:504.75:161.25:170.66:395:36Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:563.46:131.15:391.26:385:37Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:284.91:162.77:311.16:001.76:375:38First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:194.94:122.39:250.86:162.36:365:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:335.011:020.26:355:40First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:585.37:233.212:07-0.56:345:40Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:135.77:473.512:57-1.16:335:41Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:156.18:133.912:012.31:39-1.46:325:42Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:086.48:414.212:581.82:17-1.66:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:556.59:114.51:471.32:52-1.56:305:44Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:386.39:414.82:330.93:25-1.36:285:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:205.910:125.03:180.63:56-0.86:275:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:025.310:435.04:030.54:24-0.26:265:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:464.511:145.04:500.54:500.46:255:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:333.711:454.95:400.65:121.16:245:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:313.06:360.85:271.76:225:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 6:12 am — 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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