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 16m 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 - Jun 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:503.37:495.62:320.11:212.05:438:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:323.48:205.93:07-0.31:542.15:438:00New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:123.48:536.13:42-0.72:292.25:438:01New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:543.49:296.34:19-0.93:062.35:428:02New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:383.410:076.34:59-1.13:452.45:428:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:243.55:40-1.14:292.45:428:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:133.66:23-1.05:222.55:428:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:033.77:07-0.86:262.65:428:04Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:285.42:544.07:53-0.57:442.55:428:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:304.83:454.48:410.09:222.35:428:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:474.14:344.89:320.411:001.75:428:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:213.65:195.310:240.95:428:05First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:553.36:045.812:150.911:16 AM1.45:428:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:213.36:496.21:170.112:071.75:428:06Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:303.47:336.52:10-0.612:572.05:428:07Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:253.68:166.62:57-1.01:462.25:428:07Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:133.78:586.63:41-1.32:342.35:428:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:573.79:386.54:23-1.33:182.35:428:07Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:403.810:186.35:04-1.24:022.45:428:08Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:233.85:44-1.04:472.45:438:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:053.86:22-0.75:342.55:438:08Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:463.96:58-0.36:252.65:438:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:184.92:293.97:320.27:242.75:438:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:014.33:124.18:060.78:422.65:448:09Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:553.73:554.38:411.110:282.45:448:09Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:173.14:374.59:201.611:541.95:448:09Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:092.85:174.810:062.05:458:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:562.85:575.112:541.310:57 AM2.35:458:09Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:113.06:375.51:390.711:48 AM2.55:458:09Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:563.27:175.82:170.112:382.65:468:09Waning Crescent30Sat
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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