Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 4:16 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:465.09:555.83:43-0.43:420.16:407:15Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:324.510:255.94:27-0.74:110.66:387:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:214.010:575.85:12-0.74:391.16:377:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:143.55:58-0.65:051.66:367:17Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:183.06:49-0.35:282.16:347:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:045.12:552.77:470.15:422.56:337:18Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:474.69:080.46:327:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:504.210:430.56:307:20Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:383.97:323.411:520.411:542.86:297:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:133.97:413.612:390.36:287:21Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:174.17:533.912:452.41:130.26:267:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:064.28:074.21:221.81:410.26:257:23Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:474.38:234.61:551.32:050.36:247:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:254.38:424.92:270.82:270.46:237:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:024.39:025.32:590.32:500.66:217:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:394.19:255.63:33-0.13:130.96:207:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:203.99:515.84:10-0.53:371.26:197:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:053.610:225.94:49-0.74:031.56:187:28New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:573.310:575.85:34-0.84:311.86:177:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:033.06:25-0.75:012.26:157:29Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:302.87:25-0.55:402.56:147:30Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:335.34:242.98:37-0.46:482.86:137:31First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:445.05:353.39:58-0.39:122.96:127:31First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:174.66:153.811:07-0.311:142.46:117:32First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:504.56:484.312:01-0.36:107:33First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:064.57:194.812:261.712:45-0.26:097:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:114.57:495.31:220.91:240.16:087:35Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:084.48:195.72:110.11:580.46:067:35Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:594.28:496.02:56-0.52:310.86:057:36Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:484.09:206.13:38-0.93:021.16:047:37Full Moon30Sun
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 7:23 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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