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 39m 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 - Jun 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:193.45:34-0.94:142.55:438:00Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:073.36:14-0.64:532.75:438:01Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:573.36:54-0.45:372.85:438:01Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:493.47:350.06:332.95:428:02Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:344.63:413.58:170.37:473.05:428:02Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:254.14:243.89:010.69:362.85:428:03Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:333.65:004.19:461.011:142.45:428:03Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:063.25:304.510:291.35:428:04Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:383.06:014.912:191.811:10 AM1.65:428:04Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:583.06:325.31:081.111:49 AM1.85:428:05Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:033.27:075.81:500.312:302.05:428:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:563.37:456.22:31-0.31:122.15:428:06Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:423.58:256.63:11-0.91:562.25:428:06New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:283.69:086.83:54-1.32:412.35:428:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:153.69:536.94:38-1.53:292.35:428:07New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:033.75:23-1.64:212.35:428:07Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:523.96:09-1.55:192.35:428:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:424.06:55-1.26:242.35:428:08Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:265.82:344.37:41-0.77:402.35:428:08Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:285.03:264.68:28-0.19:132.15:438:08First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:424.24:185.09:180.510:521.65:438:08First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:143.55:075.410:101.15:438:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:543.25:545.712:121.011:03 AM1.75:438:09Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:283.16:395.91:170.311:55 AM2.15:448:09Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:393.37:226.12:09-0.212:452.45:448:09Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:303.48:026.22:53-0.61:322.55:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:113.58:406.23:32-0.82:162.65:458:09Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:473.69:156.24:09-0.82:552.65:458:09Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:213.69:496.14:43-0.83:312.65:458:09Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:543.710:225.95:16-0.74:082.55:468:09Full Moon30Fri
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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