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 10m at 1:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:10 pm (7.1 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 - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:383.511:065.45:30-0.24:441.56:407:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:323.06:16-0.15:041.86:397:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:482.67:120.05:212.26:377:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:235.18:270.16:367:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:254.910:050.06:357:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:594.77:013.311:25-0.210:452.96:337:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:404.77:193.712:21-0.56:327:19First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:594.97:434.312:112.21:06-0.66:317:20Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:025.18:104.81:101.51:44-0.66:307:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:585.28:385.32:000.72:19-0.56:287:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:485.09:075.72:460.02:51-0.16:277:22Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:364.89:376.03:31-0.63:220.36:267:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:244.410:086.14:16-0.93:530.86:247:23Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:143.910:406.05:01-1.04:221.36:237:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:103.55:48-0.94:511.86:227:25Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:153.16:39-0.65:182.26:217:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:482.87:35-0.25:412.66:197:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:344.88:470.26:187:27Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:344.37:003.210:150.39:033.26:177:28Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:123.97:053.511:260.311:412.96:167:29Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:513.87:203.712:150.36:157:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:003.97:354.012:362.412:520.36:147:30Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:544.07:514.31:161.81:210.46:127:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:384.18:074.71:501.31:460.56:117:32Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:194.18:265.02:220.72:090.76:107:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:574.08:465.42:540.22:320.96:097:34New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:353.99:105.63:27-0.22:561.26:087:34New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:163.79:365.84:03-0.63:201.56:077:35New Moon28Sat
29Sun11:013.510:065.94:42-0.83:471.76:067:36New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:543.310:415.95:25-0.94:152.06:057:37Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:55 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 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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