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 2h 20m at 5:59 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:39 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:124.58:224.21:261.91:550.06:407:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:544.68:394.42:011.42:210.16:397:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:304.58:564.72:321.02:430.36:377:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:024.59:144.93:020.63:040.56:367:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:354.39:335.13:320.33:240.76:357:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:084.19:545.34:030.03:441.06:337:18New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:443.810:175.44:36-0.24:041.36:327:19New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:243.510:435.35:12-0.24:251.66:317:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:113.15:53-0.24:451.96:297:21Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:132.86:41-0.15:042.26:287:21Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:532.67:400.15:212.46:277:22Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:404.98:580.26:267:23First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:524.66:183.110:240.19:103.06:247:24First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:314.56:383.511:29-0.111:202.56:237:24First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:024.57:034.012:18-0.36:227:25First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:154.77:304.612:281.812:59-0.36:217:26Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:174.87:595.21:230.91:37-0.26:197:27Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:134.88:305.82:120.12:120.06:187:27Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:054.79:036.22:59-0.62:470.46:177:28Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:564.49:386.43:46-1.13:220.86:167:29Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:484.110:146.44:33-1.43:571.26:157:30Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:443.710:536.15:22-1.44:331.66:137:30Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:463.46:14-1.15:112.06:127:31Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:003.17:09-0.75:532.46:117:32Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:235.23:363.18:12-0.36:492.86:107:33Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:224.65:103.39:260.08:383.06:097:34Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:424.16:053.510:400.211:022.86:087:34Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:163.96:403.811:380.46:077:35Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:353.87:064.112:152.312:210.56:067:36Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:383.87:274.41:041.712:560.76:057:37Waning Crescent30Mon
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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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