Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 2:54 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:564.011:250.66:407:15Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:063.98:093.412:250.36:387:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:364.18:073.612:102.91:060.16:377:16Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:334.38:153.812:552.41:370.06:367:17Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:184.68:284.21:291.92:03-0.16:347:18Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:584.78:444.62:021.42:27-0.16:337:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:354.89:035.02:360.82:500.06:327:19Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:134.79:255.33:110.33:140.26:317:20New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:534.59:505.73:48-0.23:390.56:297:21New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:374.210:195.94:29-0.64:050.96:287:21New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:283.710:535.95:14-0.84:331.46:277:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:283.36:05-0.85:021.86:257:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:472.97:03-0.75:342.26:247:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:205.63:492.88:16-0.56:162.66:237:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:245.25:463.19:45-0.48:063.06:227:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:544.86:333.511:07-0.410:512.86:207:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:344.77:064.012:07-0.56:197:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:544.77:354.412:152.212:55-0.56:187:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:594.78:024.91:131.41:34-0.36:177:28Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:544.78:285.32:010.72:07-0.16:167:29Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:424.58:545.62:440.22:370.36:147:30Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:264.39:195.73:24-0.33:040.76:137:31Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:084.09:445.84:02-0.53:281.16:127:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:523.710:095.74:40-0.73:521.56:117:32Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:393.410:355.55:18-0.64:141.96:107:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:323.15:59-0.44:342.26:097:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:392.86:44-0.24:512.56:087:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:370.16:077:35Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:134.68:450.46:067:36Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:104.210:050.56:057:37Third Quarter30Sun
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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