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 3h 26m 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 - Sep 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:113.912:175.25:441.87:141.46:287:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:083.312:555.25:592.28:321.46:287:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:582.81:505.16:052.610:261.26:297:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:155.211:520.76:307:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:485.46:307:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:543.76:015.912:490.111:46 AM3.06:317:12Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:134.17:016.31:33-0.412:512.56:327:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:384.57:536.62:11-0.71:451.86:327:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:055.08:426.62:47-0.82:341.26:337:08New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:355.59:286.43:21-0.63:220.76:347:07New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:065.810:155.93:54-0.34:100.36:357:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:396.111:055.34:260.25:000.16:357:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:146.111:594.54:580.85:530.16:367:02Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:526.05:291.56:510.36:377:01Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:033.812:335.75:592.17:580.66:377:00Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:343.31:245.36:272.79:300.86:386:58First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:384.911:090.76:396:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:293.64:184.810:043.56:396:55First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:463.95:404.912:190.612:013.26:406:54First Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:054.16:395.11:080.412:542.86:416:53Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:224.37:235.31:440.31:312.46:416:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:384.58:005.42:130.32:022.06:426:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:534.78:335.42:370.32:321.66:436:48Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:105.09:045.32:580.53:021.36:446:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:285.29:355.13:180.73:330.96:446:46Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:475.410:094.83:380.94:060.76:456:44Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:085.610:454.43:581.24:410.56:466:43Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:325.711:274.04:181.65:200.56:466:41Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:595.74:381.96:060.56:476:40Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:203.511:31 AM5.64:562.37:020.66:486:39Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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