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 1h 43m 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 - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:593.811:305.95:46-0.95:081.36:397:15Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:043.36:42-0.75:471.76:387:16Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:195.72:273.07:47-0.56:352.26:377:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:185.34:153.09:08-0.37:532.56:357:17Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:374.85:433.310:34-0.210:112.66:347:18Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:134.66:383.811:44-0.311:512.16:337:19Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:384.67:174.212:39-0.36:317:19Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:464.67:494.612:571.51:22-0.26:307:20Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:414.68:185.01:470.91:590.06:297:21Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:284.68:455.22:290.42:300.26:277:22Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:104.49:105.43:070.02:580.56:267:22New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:484.29:345.53:42-0.23:240.96:257:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:264.09:595.54:16-0.43:481.26:247:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:053.710:255.44:51-0.44:121.56:227:25New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:473.410:525.25:27-0.34:361.86:217:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:353.16:06-0.15:002.16:207:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:362.86:500.15:232.36:197:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:082.77:430.45:492.66:177:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:414.48:510.66:167:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:454.16:043.110:090.69:382.96:157:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:193.86:273.511:110.611:272.56:147:30First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:493.86:483.911:570.56:137:31First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:593.97:104.312:251.912:340.56:127:32Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:574.17:344.91:101.21:080.56:117:32Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:504.28:025.41:520.51:410.56:097:33Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:394.38:335.92:34-0.22:150.76:087:34Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:274.39:076.33:17-0.82:500.96:077:35Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:164.19:446.54:02-1.33:271.16:067:36Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:093.910:266.54:50-1.54:061.46:057:36Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:073.75:41-1.54:501.76:047:37Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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