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 4h 36m 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 - Aug 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:254.55:590.45:552.16:067:54Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:534.66:210.86:432.16:067:53Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:214.11:234.76:411.37:422.06:077:52Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:103.52:014.87:001.79:091.96:087:51Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:322.92:525.07:182.211:001.56:087:50Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:282.73:595.27:362.66:097:50Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:105.512:200.96:107:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:223.36:146.01:150.211:32 AM3.06:117:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:463.77:116.52:00-0.412:452.76:117:47Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:134.08:037.02:40-0.91:432.36:127:46Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:434.38:517.23:19-1.22:361.96:137:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:154.79:387.13:56-1.33:261.56:147:43New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:495.010:246.74:32-1.14:181.26:147:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:255.311:136.05:08-0.75:111.06:157:41Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:045.65:42-0.16:080.96:167:40Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:065.212:445.66:160.67:111.06:167:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:054.31:295.66:491.48:261.16:177:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:243.42:225.47:212.110:051.06:187:37First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:353.03:305.37:592.711:420.86:197:35First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:203.34:505.29:433.26:197:34First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:173.66:025.312:530.411:48 AM3.26:207:33Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:443.96:595.51:440.112:563.06:217:32Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:054.07:445.72:23-0.11:412.76:217:31Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:234.28:205.92:54-0.12:152.46:227:29Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:414.38:525.93:21-0.12:452.16:237:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:594.59:215.93:44-0.13:161.96:237:27Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:184.69:515.74:060.13:471.66:247:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:384.810:215.34:270.34:201.56:257:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:005.010:534.94:470.64:561.46:267:23Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:235.111:294.45:071.05:351.36:267:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:485.25:261.46:201.36:277:20Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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