Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 9:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:226.410:384.13:051.64:22-0.67:146:01New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:496.311:283.83:312.05:03-0.57:146:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:186.13:562.45:46-0.37:155:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:253.510:48 AM5.74:202.76:320.07:165:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:353.310:21 AM5.43:413.06:250.36:174:57Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:024.97:290.66:184:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:594.58:440.76:194:55First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:133.71:314.18:043.69:470.86:204:55First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:233.93:144.010:223.210:330.86:214:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:384.24:284.011:162.611:080.96:224:53First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:544.65:274.011:562.011:381.06:234:52Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:115.06:194.112:321.36:244:52Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:325.47:064.112:061.11:070.76:254:51Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:555.97:514.112:331.31:430.06:264:50Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:226.38:374.01:011.62:21-0.56:274:50Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:526.69:243.91:311.83:02-0.96:274:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:266.810:183.72:042.03:47-1.16:284:49Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:056.811:193.52:392.34:37-1.16:294:48Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:496.63:192.55:31-1.06:304:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:283.510:41 AM6.24:092.86:30-0.76:314:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:453.511:43 AM5.75:183.07:34-0.46:324:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:593.812:585.16:583.18:40-0.16:334:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:554.22:284.69:032.89:410.26:344:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:394.73:594.210:352.110:310.56:354:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:165.25:184.011:401.311:150.96:364:45Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:515.66:273.912:340.56:374:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:246.07:263.91:20-0.16:384:45Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:556.28:173.812:291.62:01-0.56:394:45Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:256.49:033.71:021.92:39-0.86:394:45New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:556.39:483.61:332.23:17-0.86:404:44New Moon30Thu
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 11:35 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 4% 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 (4% 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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