Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:59 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 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 - Jul 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:273.75:48-0.54:472.55:468:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:003.86:19-0.35:292.65:478:09Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:343.96:490.06:172.65:478:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:064.82:094.07:170.47:132.65:488:09Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:464.22:464.27:450.88:272.65:488:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:383.63:274.48:131.310:092.35:498:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:013.04:104.78:471.711:391.75:498:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:072.74:565.19:342.15:508:08Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:032.85:445.512:431.010:38 AM2.45:508:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:153.16:346.01:330.311:44 AM2.65:518:07Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:003.47:246.52:18-0.412:452.65:518:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:373.68:126.93:00-0.91:432.55:528:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:143.88:597.23:41-1.42:362.35:538:06New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:524.19:467.24:22-1.63:282.15:538:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:314.310:347.05:03-1.54:221.95:548:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:124.65:44-1.35:191.85:558:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:544.86:23-0.86:211.75:558:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:165.61:395.07:01-0.27:291.75:568:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:154.72:275.27:390.58:521.65:578:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:283.83:205.48:191.310:311.35:578:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:123.14:195.59:072.05:588:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:203.05:195.612:010.810:14 AM2.55:598:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:053.26:175.71:100.311:33 AM2.85:598:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:583.57:095.92:03-0.112:422.96:008:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:323.77:546.02:45-0.41:362.86:018:00Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:583.88:326.13:20-0.52:182.76:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:223.99:066.13:52-0.52:532.56:027:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:454.09:376.14:20-0.53:262.36:037:57Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:094.110:085.94:47-0.43:592.26:037:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:344.210:385.75:12-0.24:352.16:047:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:594.311:095.35:360.15:132.16:057:55Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:14 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 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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