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 2h 57m 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 - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:493.55:164.812:151.111:03 AM3.36:287:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:053.76:165.01:040.812:163.06:297:17Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:213.97:025.31:400.51:022.76:297:16Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:384.27:425.62:090.31:392.36:307:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:554.48:175.72:350.22:131.96:317:13Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:154.78:515.82:590.22:481.56:317:12New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:365.09:265.73:240.23:231.16:327:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:005.310:035.43:480.34:010.86:337:09New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:275.610:445.14:140.64:430.66:337:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:575.711:304.64:410.95:290.56:347:06Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:315.85:101.36:210.56:357:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:254.012:125.85:411.87:240.66:357:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:373.51:045.66:162.38:440.76:367:02First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:253.22:145.47:042.710:210.66:377:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:283.33:455.48:463.111:390.36:376:59First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:373.85:115.511:002.96:386:58First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:184.26:215.712:370.012:182.46:396:56Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:524.67:195.91:24-0.21:161.86:406:55Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:235.18:095.92:03-0.22:051.36:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:525.48:535.82:38-0.12:490.86:416:52Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:215.79:355.53:100.23:300.56:426:51Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:495.910:165.13:400.54:100.36:426:49Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:185.910:584.74:081.04:510.36:436:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:475.811:434.24:351.45:320.46:446:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:165.65:011.96:160.66:446:45Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:353.711:48 AM5.35:252.37:070.96:456:44Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:433.312:265.05:472.78:121.16:466:42Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:483.11:174.76:043.19:461.36:476:41Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:404.411:131.26:476:40Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:013.64:224.410:443.46:486:38Third Quarter30Wed
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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