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 29m at 4:57 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:04 pm (5.6 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 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:214.68:230.76:407:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:144.410:000.76:397:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:414.27:133.111:200.410:272.96:387:16First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:244.27:143.512:110.16:367:17First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:414.57:313.912:51-0.16:357:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:424.77:534.412:511.71:26-0.26:347:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:364.98:185.01:380.92:00-0.26:327:19Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:265.08:485.62:230.22:32-0.16:317:20Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:154.99:206.03:09-0.53:060.16:307:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:044.79:556.33:55-1.03:400.56:287:21Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:564.310:336.44:44-1.34:160.96:277:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:543.811:156.25:36-1.34:541.46:267:23Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:003.46:32-1.15:361.86:257:23Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:045.82:213.17:35-0.86:262.36:237:24Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:015.34:033.18:48-0.47:422.76:227:25Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:154.85:303.410:11-0.29:582.76:217:26Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:494.46:263.811:23-0.111:432.36:207:26Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:174.27:044.112:180.06:187:27Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:274.27:344.412:481.81:010.26:177:28Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:234.27:594.71:361.21:360.46:167:29Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:094.18:215.02:140.82:040.66:157:30Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:494.08:425.22:480.42:280.96:147:30Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:253.99:035.33:190.02:511.16:137:31New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:003.89:255.43:49-0.23:131.46:117:32New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:363.69:495.54:21-0.43:361.66:107:33New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:153.410:155.44:55-0.43:591.96:097:33New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:003.25:32-0.44:232.16:087:34Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:533.06:13-0.24:472.36:077:35Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:012.86:59-0.15:162.56:067:36Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:352.97:540.16:002.86:057:37Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 8:00 pm — 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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