Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:44 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 08m at 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:593.03:454.98:232.411:461.46:067:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:243.04:515.09:342.86:077:53Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:593.25:525.112:541.011:14 AM3.06:077:52Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:353.56:445.41:420.612:232.96:087:51Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:593.77:275.62:180.31:122.76:097:50Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:203.88:045.92:480.01:512.56:097:49Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:404.08:376.03:15-0.12:272.36:107:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:014.29:096.13:41-0.23:022.06:117:47New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:244.49:426.04:06-0.23:371.86:127:46New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:494.610:155.84:32-0.14:141.76:127:45New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:154.810:525.44:570.14:551.56:137:44Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:445.011:324.95:230.45:401.56:147:43Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:175.25:500.86:321.46:147:42Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:204.312:555.36:181.27:351.46:157:41Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:213.71:425.36:481.78:591.36:167:40First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:533.12:455.47:262.210:411.06:177:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:083.04:035.68:312.76:177:37First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:503.35:205.812:020.510:31 AM2.86:187:36Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:433.76:266.21:02-0.112:012.66:197:35Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:204.17:246.51:50-0.51:072.26:197:34Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:544.58:146.72:32-0.82:011.86:207:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:264.99:006.63:09-0.82:501.46:217:31Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:585.29:436.43:45-0.73:361.16:227:30Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:305.410:265.94:18-0.34:220.96:227:29Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:035.511:095.34:500.15:070.96:237:28Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:375.511:554.65:210.65:550.96:247:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:115.45:501.26:451.16:247:25Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:464.012:485.26:171.87:441.36:257:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:523.41:315.06:422.39:081.56:267:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:523.02:304.77:032.810:581.46:267:21Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:554.66:277:20Third Quarter31Mon
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 3:28 pm — 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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