Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 19m at 5:59 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:39 pm (3.7 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:404.52:454.19:262.49:290.66:414:44Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:245.04:183.810:501.610:191.06:424:44Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:045.55:413.711:530.711:051.36:434:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:426.06:533.712:46-0.16:444:44Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:206.37:513.71:33-0.66:454:44Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:586.58:423.712:301.92:16-1.06:454:44New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:356.69:283.71:102.22:57-1.26:464:44New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:116.510:133.71:492.33:37-1.26:474:44New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:476.410:583.62:272.44:17-1.06:484:45New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:236.111:433.63:042.64:56-0.86:484:45Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:005.73:442.75:35-0.46:494:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:303.510:37 AM5.34:282.86:14-0.16:504:45Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:193.611:18 AM4.75:212.96:530.36:514:45Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:093.712:054.26:303.07:330.76:514:46First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:573.91:083.68:132.98:171.16:524:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:384.22:473.110:082.59:031.56:524:46First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:134.54:342.911:181.89:491.86:534:47First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:464.86:022.912:071.16:544:47Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:195.27:073.112:460.56:544:48Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:545.67:543.31:23-0.26:554:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:316.08:343.42:00-0.76:554:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:106.49:123.612:422.32:38-1.16:564:49Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:506.79:523.71:252.33:18-1.46:564:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:326.810:343.72:102.23:59-1.56:574:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:166.811:183.92:572.24:41-1.56:574:51Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:026.53:492.25:23-1.26:574:51Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:034.010:53 AM5.94:492.26:06-0.86:584:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:514.211:49 AM5.15:582.26:48-0.26:584:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:424.512:574.27:222.17:330.56:584:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:354.82:283.49:061.78:251.16:594:54Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:295.24:203.010:401.09:211.76:594:55Third Quarter31Sun
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 9:19 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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