Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 6:30 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:13 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:326.110:183.72:192.23:49-0.86:594:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:056.010:503.82:552.14:19-0.76:594:56Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:385.811:233.93:332.14:50-0.66:594:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:155.411:594.14:172.15:20-0.36:594:58Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:564.95:082.15:520.16:594:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:374.311:46 AM4.26:092.16:250.56:594:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:224.512:523.57:302.07:031.06:595:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:144.82:342.99:141.67:531.56:595:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:125.14:372.810:450.99:042.06:595:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:125.56:143.011:510.110:222.26:595:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:106.07:173.312:45-0.76:595:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:056.48:023.71:32-1.26:595:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:576.78:414.012:322.02:15-1.66:595:05New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:446.99:194.21:261.82:56-1.76:595:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:296.89:574.42:151.63:35-1.76:595:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:126.510:364.53:041.54:13-1.46:585:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:556.011:154.63:521.44:49-0.96:585:09Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:395.311:544.64:421.55:23-0.46:585:10Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:234.55:351.65:550.36:575:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:344.612:133.76:351.76:260.96:575:12Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:194.51:213.07:561.86:551.66:575:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:114.53:282.59:511.67:292.16:565:14First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:124.56:172.611:231.18:492.56:565:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:154.67:262.912:210.66:555:16First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:114.97:533.11:010.26:555:17Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:585.28:133.31:33-0.26:545:18Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:395.58:333.512:232.42:01-0.56:545:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:145.78:543.71:022.22:28-0.76:535:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:485.99:163.91:371.92:54-0.86:525:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:206.09:414.12:121.73:21-0.96:525:22Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:545.910:074.32:491.53:48-0.86:515:23Full Moon31Fri
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 9:51 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 87% 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 (87% 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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