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 44m 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:123.56:36-1.35:412.06:037:38Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:045.92:263.47:35-1.06:462.36:027:39Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:055.33:453.68:41-0.68:152.56:017:39Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:204.74:553.99:51-0.210:122.46:007:40Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:494.35:484.310:560.011:441.95:597:41Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:164.06:314.711:510.35:587:42Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:313.97:085.012:501.212:360.65:587:43Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:343.87:395.31:410.71:150.95:577:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:263.88:085.52:240.21:481.25:567:44Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:103.78:355.63:01-0.22:181.45:557:45Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:503.69:015.73:34-0.42:461.75:547:46New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:283.59:285.74:07-0.63:131.95:537:46New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:073.49:565.64:40-0.63:402.05:537:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:493.310:265.55:15-0.54:092.25:527:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:353.25:53-0.44:402.45:517:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:263.26:32-0.25:172.55:517:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:253.27:140.06:032.75:507:50Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:164.73:293.38:000.27:102.95:497:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:074.34:233.58:510.48:532.85:497:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:173.95:033.99:450.610:432.55:487:52First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:483.65:364.310:370.811:541.85:477:53First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:163.46:094.811:231.05:477:54First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:323.56:445.412:481.012:061.15:467:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:373.67:215.91:370.212:491.35:467:55Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:353.78:006.42:23-0.61:331.45:457:56Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:273.88:426.83:09-1.22:171.65:457:56Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:183.99:257.03:55-1.63:031.75:457:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:103.910:116.94:43-1.83:511.85:447:58Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:053.95:33-1.84:431.95:447:58Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:013.96:23-1.55:422.15:447:59Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:004.07:14-1.16:492.35:438:00Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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