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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 45m at 3:39 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:12 am (3.9 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 - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:503.23:505.58:352.111:380.86:057:54First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:083.04:565.69:422.76:067:54First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:003.36:015.712:530.311:18 AM3.06:077:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:503.66:585.81:49-0.112:363.06:087:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:213.87:466.02:33-0.31:332.86:087:51Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:464.08:266.13:09-0.52:152.66:097:50Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:094.09:006.13:41-0.52:502.46:107:49Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:314.19:316.14:08-0.43:222.26:107:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:524.210:015.94:34-0.33:542.16:117:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:154.410:315.64:58-0.14:292.06:127:46Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:394.511:025.25:210.25:051.96:137:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:034.65:420.65:451.96:137:44Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:294.76:021.06:301.96:147:43Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:124.112:574.86:201.47:251.96:157:42Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:003.51:314.96:361.98:421.86:157:40Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:192.92:194.96:472.310:391.66:167:39Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:305.06:177:38Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:515.312:071.06:187:37Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:233.46:005.81:030.411:22 AM3.16:187:36Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:383.76:596.31:48-0.212:372.86:197:35Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:004.17:516.82:27-0.71:342.36:207:33Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:274.48:397.03:03-1.02:251.86:207:32New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:564.89:257.03:39-1.13:151.46:217:31New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:285.210:116.64:13-0.94:041.06:227:30New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:035.510:596.04:48-0.54:560.76:237:29Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:395.811:525.25:210.15:520.66:237:27Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:185.85:540.76:520.76:247:26Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:524.31:015.86:271.58:020.86:257:25Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:093.51:525.56:582.29:360.96:257:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:203.13:005.37:332.811:180.76:267:22First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:123.34:285.29:153.36:277:21First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 6:55 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA