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 6h 07m 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 - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:204.62:202.47:551.05:202.26:215:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:054.49:560.96:205:51Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:264.111:270.66:195:52Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:094.27:583.312:210.26:175:53Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:204.57:573.512:58-0.16:165:53Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:114.88:063.612:162.61:27-0.46:155:54Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:505.18:193.812:502.21:53-0.56:145:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:245.48:344.11:211.82:16-0.66:125:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:565.48:524.41:521.42:39-0.66:115:57New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:285.49:124.62:251.03:01-0.46:105:58New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:025.29:354.93:000.63:24-0.26:085:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:394.811:005.24:380.44:470.27:076:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:204.311:295.35:200.25:100.77:067:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:093.66:080.15:331.27:047:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:025.31:133.07:050.15:561.77:037:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:435.33:022.58:200.26:132.27:027:02First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:395.110:060.27:007:03First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:054.97:423.111:41-0.210:183.06:597:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:465.07:543.512:45-0.66:577:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:075.28:173.912:092.51:33-0.96:567:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:105.58:414.31:121.92:13-1.16:557:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:025.79:074.72:021.32:47-1.06:537:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:475.69:335.12:470.73:18-0.86:527:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:305.39:595.33:290.23:46-0.46:517:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:114.910:265.44:10-0.14:130.16:497:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:534.410:525.44:51-0.24:370.66:487:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:373.811:185.35:32-0.24:591.26:477:11Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:263.36:160.05:181.76:457:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:292.87:040.25:282.16:447:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:144.78:060.56:437:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:504.49:450.76:417:14Third Quarter31Fri
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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