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 (tomorrow) : 3:39 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 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 - May 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:583.06:15-0.84:472.36:047:37Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:182.97:10-0.75:282.66:037:38Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:155.43:563.08:15-0.56:372.86:027:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:215.15:063.49:28-0.48:423.06:017:40First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:464.75:493.810:37-0.310:502.56:007:41First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:204.46:244.311:32-0.25:597:41First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:424.36:564.912:081.812:180.05:587:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:524.27:285.41:070.912:580.35:577:43Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:544.18:005.91:580.21:350.65:567:44Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:494.08:326.22:45-0.52:101.05:567:44Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:403.99:046.33:28-1.02:431.45:557:45Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:313.79:376.34:11-1.23:161.75:547:46Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:223.510:106.14:54-1.23:492.05:537:47Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:173.35:38-1.04:222.35:527:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:183.26:24-0.84:572.65:527:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:273.17:12-0.45:382.85:517:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:064.93:483.28:04-0.16:353.05:507:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:574.54:543.49:030.38:153.15:507:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:034.05:343.610:020.510:352.95:497:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:303.66:023.910:530.711:532.45:487:52Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:563.46:254.311:330.95:487:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:083.46:484.612:451.812:071.15:477:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:103.47:115.01:261.212:381.35:477:54Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:043.47:365.52:030.51:081.55:467:55Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:523.48:045.82:39-0.11:391.75:467:55Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:373.58:366.13:15-0.62:121.95:457:56New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:223.59:116.43:54-1.02:472.15:457:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:113.49:496.54:37-1.23:242.25:447:57New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:043.45:22-1.34:062.35:447:58Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:013.46:10-1.34:562.55:447:59Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:003.57:01-1.15:582.65:437:59Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:54 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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