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 47m 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 - Nov 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:514.85:434.212:121.012:011.66:145:00Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:145.26:344.312:400.96:154:59Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:405.77:224.412:171.11:180.26:164:58Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:106.28:084.412:491.31:58-0.46:174:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:426.68:544.31:231.42:40-0.86:184:57New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:186.89:444.21:581.63:25-1.16:184:56New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:576.910:404.02:371.84:14-1.26:194:55Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:416.711:423.83:192.15:07-1.16:204:54Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:316.44:092.46:03-0.86:214:54Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:503.811:30 AM5.85:112.67:04-0.46:224:53Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:063.912:405.26:332.88:110.06:234:52First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:174.22:074.68:262.79:180.36:244:51First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:134.63:394.310:102.210:160.66:254:51First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:595.05:014.111:221.511:050.96:264:50Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:395.46:104.012:180.96:274:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:145.77:074.01:040.36:284:49Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:466.07:554.012:251.51:44-0.16:294:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:166.18:373.912:581.72:20-0.46:304:48Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:446.19:173.81:282.02:54-0.56:314:48Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:136.19:563.71:572.23:27-0.56:324:47Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:416.010:373.62:262.34:02-0.46:334:47Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:115.811:213.52:562.54:38-0.36:334:46Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:435.63:282.65:16-0.16:344:46Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:103.510:18 AM5.34:052.85:560.26:354:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:043.510:57 AM4.94:512.96:380.46:364:45Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:053.511:44 AM4.45:563.17:250.76:374:45Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:013.712:494.07:343.18:161.06:384:45Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:444.12:203.69:322.79:091.26:394:45Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:184.53:563.410:462.19:571.46:404:44Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:514.95:163.411:391.310:421.56:414:44Waning Crescent30Mon
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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