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 1h 03m 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 - May 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:293.87:474.71:421.21:240.96:047:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:133.88:085.02:150.71:491.16:037:38Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:523.78:295.32:470.22:131.36:027:39Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:303.78:525.63:19-0.12:371.56:017:40New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:083.69:185.73:52-0.43:021.76:007:41New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:493.49:475.84:27-0.63:281.95:597:41New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:353.310:195.85:06-0.73:562.15:587:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:293.15:49-0.74:272.35:577:43Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:313.06:36-0.65:052.55:567:44Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:443.17:28-0.56:002.75:557:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:335.23:583.38:27-0.37:262.95:557:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:404.74:523.69:31-0.19:292.75:547:46First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:064.35:324.110:300.011:112.15:537:47First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:374.16:094.711:220.25:527:48First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:593.96:445.312:211.312:070.55:527:48Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:113.97:205.81:190.412:500.85:517:49Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:143.97:576.32:10-0.41:301.15:507:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:103.98:346.62:57-1.02:101.45:507:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:033.89:126.63:43-1.42:501.75:497:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:553.79:516.54:29-1.53:301.95:487:52Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:493.610:326.25:15-1.44:122.25:487:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:453.56:02-1.24:562.45:477:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:443.46:49-0.85:452.65:477:54Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:005.32:473.47:38-0.46:452.85:467:55Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:494.73:503.68:290.08:042.95:467:55Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:484.24:433.89:230.49:592.85:457:56Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:033.75:244.010:150.811:322.35:457:57Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:323.35:564.311:011.15:447:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:543.26:254.712:331.811:40 AM1.45:447:58Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:053.16:525.01:191.212:151.65:447:59Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:033.27:205.31:580.612:481.85:437:59Waning Crescent31Thu
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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