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 2h 34m 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 - Mar 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:215.29:525.23:190.43:38-0.26:215:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:034.810:245.44:030.24:060.26:195:51Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:514.211:015.44:520.14:360.76:185:52Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:493.511:455.45:480.15:071.26:175:53Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:062.96:560.25:421.86:165:54Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:405.23:102.68:280.36:322.36:145:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:565.05:172.910:070.08:392.66:135:55Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:305.07:183.312:20-0.37:126:56Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:515.17:553.81:15-0.67:106:57Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:565.48:264.212:531.91:58-0.87:096:58Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:495.58:544.51:471.42:35-0.87:086:59Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:345.59:214.92:320.93:07-0.77:066:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:155.39:485.13:130.53:37-0.47:057:00New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:535.110:145.23:510.24:040.07:047:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:314.610:405.24:280.14:290.47:027:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:094.211:075.25:060.14:530.87:017:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:493.711:345.05:440.25:161.37:007:03Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:353.26:260.45:361.76:587:04Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:034.81:342.77:150.65:512.16:577:05Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:384.53:372.48:210.95:492.46:567:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:264.210:060.96:547:06First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:484.07:563.011:370.710:272.96:537:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:334.07:433.312:310.56:517:08First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:474.27:533.612:022.61:080.26:507:09Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:424.58:083.912:512.11:380.06:497:10Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:274.88:274.41:321.52:06-0.16:477:10Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:094.98:484.82:101.02:33-0.16:467:11Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:505.09:135.22:480.43:010.06:457:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:324.99:425.63:28-0.23:300.26:437:13Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:164.710:145.94:10-0.64:000.56:427:13Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:044.310:496.04:56-0.84:330.86:417:14Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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