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 4h 09m at 5:44 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 pm (5.3 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 - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:245.46:233.512:240.56:414:44Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:596.07:183.71:07-0.26:424:44Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:386.58:083.912:081.71:50-0.96:434:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:186.98:554.012:521.82:33-1.46:444:44New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:017.19:444.01:371.83:19-1.76:454:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:457.110:344.02:241.94:06-1.76:464:44New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:326.911:274.13:142.04:54-1.56:464:44Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:236.44:102.15:42-1.16:474:44Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:224.211:19 AM5.85:142.26:32-0.66:484:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:204.312:215.06:292.37:240.06:494:45First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:204.51:384.28:052.28:200.66:494:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:194.83:143.69:501.89:191.16:504:45First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:115.14:513.311:121.210:161.56:514:45First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:595.46:163.312:130.66:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:415.67:203.41:010.16:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:195.88:073.51:41-0.36:534:46Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:545.98:453.612:332.22:15-0.56:534:47Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:266.09:183.61:092.32:47-0.66:544:47Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:576.09:503.71:432.33:17-0.76:544:48Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:286.010:223.72:152.33:48-0.76:554:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:595.910:553.72:482.34:19-0.66:554:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:305.711:293.73:232.44:50-0.46:564:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:035.44:012.45:20-0.26:564:50Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:053.810:37 AM5.04:452.55:510.16:574:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:433.911:17 AM4.45:382.56:220.56:574:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:254.012:063.96:462.56:550.96:574:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:104.21:193.28:242.37:361.36:584:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:594.63:122.810:051.88:301.76:584:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:495.05:032.811:161.09:362.06:584:54Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:385.56:263.012:100.26:594:54Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:286.07:193.412:58-0.66:594:55Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:42 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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