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 2h 24m 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 - Jun 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:145.83:013.77:53-0.87:152.75:438:00Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:175.23:574.08:47-0.48:552.65:438:00First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:314.54:474.59:430.010:402.15:438:01First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:004.05:305.010:370.45:428:02First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:303.66:115.412:001.411:25 AM0.95:428:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:533.46:505.91:040.612:101.35:428:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:053.47:286.21:58-0.112:531.75:428:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:053.58:056.32:45-0.71:352.05:428:04Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:563.58:426.43:27-1.02:152.25:428:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:423.59:186.34:08-1.12:542.45:428:05Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:273.59:536.14:47-1.13:322.55:428:05Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:113.55:27-0.94:102.65:428:05Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:553.56:05-0.74:512.75:428:06Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:393.56:43-0.45:362.85:428:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:253.67:21-0.16:292.95:428:07Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:254.73:113.77:580.37:352.95:428:07Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:124.23:543.98:360.79:092.85:428:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:123.64:324.29:161.110:542.45:428:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:413.25:074.59:581.45:428:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:232.95:404.912:071.810:41 AM1.85:438:08Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:542.96:155.31:001.111:24 AM2.15:438:08Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:053.16:525.71:440.512:092.35:438:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:573.27:326.22:25-0.212:552.45:438:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:403.48:146.53:05-0.71:422.45:448:09New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:223.68:576.83:45-1.22:302.45:448:09New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:043.79:417.04:28-1.43:182.35:448:09New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:483.810:286.95:11-1.54:092.35:458:09New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:334.05:54-1.55:052.35:458:09Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:194.26:37-1.26:082.25:458:09Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:095.92:064.47:20-0.77:192.25:468:09Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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