Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 6:25 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:57 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:345.42:074.97:25-0.37:521.85:468:09Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:374.63:015.18:100.39:221.75:478:09Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:553.83:585.39:001.011:001.35:478:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:373.24:555.59:591.65:488:09Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:223.15:495.712:210.811:03 AM2.05:488:09Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:483.36:405.91:230.312:052.35:498:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:463.57:266.02:13-0.21:002.45:498:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:273.78:066.12:54-0.41:482.45:508:08Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:003.88:436.13:29-0.52:282.45:508:08New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:303.99:166.14:01-0.63:052.35:518:07New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:593.99:486.04:31-0.53:402.35:518:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:284.010:205.85:00-0.44:152.25:528:07New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:574.110:525.55:27-0.24:532.25:538:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:274.25:540.05:342.25:538:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:584.36:210.36:192.35:548:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:014.61:314.46:460.77:122.35:548:05Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:434.12:094.57:121.18:222.35:558:05First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:373.52:534.67:401.510:002.05:568:04First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:062.93:484.98:152.011:311.55:568:04First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:152.84:465.29:132.35:578:03First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:592.95:435.612:360.910:39 AM2.55:588:02Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:593.36:386.11:270.211:54 AM2.55:588:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:403.67:296.62:10-0.412:572.45:598:01Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:164.08:187.02:51-0.91:542.16:008:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:524.39:057.13:31-1.22:471.86:008:00Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:294.69:527.04:11-1.33:391.56:017:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:084.910:396.64:50-1.24:311.36:027:58Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:495.211:296.05:29-0.95:271.26:037:58Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:325.46:08-0.36:271.26:037:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:235.21:185.46:460.37:341.36:047:56Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:254.32:095.57:261.08:561.36:057:55Third Quarter31Sun
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 9:41 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 15% 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 Waxing Crescent (15% 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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