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 3h 38m 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 - Feb 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:295.610:364.53:281.34:15-0.66:505:24Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:075.211:084.74:121.24:43-0.26:505:25Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:504.611:434.85:001.15:110.26:495:26Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:413.95:571.15:410.86:485:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:254.912:493.17:081.16:131.36:475:28Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:185.02:412.68:480.96:561.96:465:29Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:275.15:062.610:290.48:232.46:465:30Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:465.36:333.011:42-0.210:202.46:455:31Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:585.67:173.412:36-0.76:445:32Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:016.07:523.81:21-1.16:435:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:546.28:234.212:401.82:00-1.46:425:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:406.38:544.51:301.42:36-1.46:415:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:236.29:254.72:161.13:10-1.26:405:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:035.99:564.92:590.83:41-0.86:395:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:425.410:274.93:410.74:11-0.46:385:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:214.810:584.94:240.74:380.26:375:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:024.111:304.85:080.85:030.76:365:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:473.45:561.05:251.36:355:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:044.612:462.86:551.25:421.86:345:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:444.42:562.38:281.35:422.26:335:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:434.210:311.16:315:43First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:104.27:392.911:440.79:592.96:305:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:314.47:333.212:280.36:295:44First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:304.77:433.41:000.06:285:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:165.07:573.712:112.31:28-0.36:275:46Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:545.38:154.012:501.91:53-0.56:265:47Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:305.68:354.31:261.52:18-0.66:245:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:065.68:574.62:021.12:44-0.66:235:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:425.59:234.92:390.73:10-0.56:225:50Full Moon29Sat
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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