Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 3:39 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:043.75:475.312:330.411:43 AM3.36:277:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:294.06:485.51:270.112:523.06:287:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:504.27:355.62:080.01:372.66:297:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:094.38:135.82:40-0.12:112.36:307:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:264.48:455.83:070.02:412.06:307:14Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:434.69:155.73:300.13:111.76:317:13Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:014.89:445.53:510.23:411.56:327:11Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:205.010:145.24:110.54:131.36:327:10Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:405.110:474.84:300.84:481.16:337:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:025.211:224.34:491.25:251.16:347:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:265.35:071.66:081.16:347:06Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:053.811:53 AM5.35:232.06:591.26:357:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:023.212:285.25:352.48:101.36:367:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:562.81:195.15:292.710:011.16:367:02Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:435.011:330.76:377:00Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:255.26:386:59Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:443.85:435.612:310.211:38 AM3.16:386:57Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:594.26:456.01:15-0.212:422.56:396:56Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:214.67:396.31:53-0.51:341.86:406:55Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:475.18:286.42:28-0.62:231.16:406:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:155.69:166.23:01-0.43:100.56:416:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:466.010:035.83:34-0.13:580.16:426:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:186.310:535.24:060.44:47-0.26:436:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:536.411:494.54:371.05:39-0.26:436:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:306.25:091.66:350.06:446:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:543.812:115.95:402.27:400.36:456:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:233.31:015.46:102.89:040.66:456:43First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:115.010:430.66:466:42First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:013.73:534.79:463.611:570.56:476:41First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:264.05:224.811:523.36:486:39First Quarter30Sun
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 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.

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