Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 33m at 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 - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:423.910:275.75:10-0.54:212.35:468:09New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:143.95:40-0.35:002.35:478:09Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:474.06:09-0.15:422.45:478:09Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:224.16:370.26:302.45:488:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:114.61:594.27:060.67:282.55:488:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:554.02:404.47:361.08:462.45:498:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:553.53:274.68:091.410:262.05:498:08First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:283.04:194.98:541.811:471.45:508:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:232.95:115.39:572.15:508:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:573.06:035.812:470.711:07 AM2.35:518:07Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:003.36:546.31:360.012:122.35:528:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:463.77:436.72:21-0.61:112.25:528:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:274.08:317.03:03-1.12:072.05:538:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:064.39:187.23:45-1.43:001.85:538:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:474.510:057.04:27-1.53:521.65:548:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:294.810:546.65:08-1.34:461.55:558:05Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:135.05:49-1.05:441.45:558:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:595.16:30-0.56:461.55:568:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:405.11:475.27:100.27:561.55:578:03Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:434.32:415.37:520.99:251.55:578:03Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:063.53:405.38:411.611:041.25:588:02Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:573.14:445.49:442.15:598:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:483.25:445.512:250.811:01 AM2.55:598:01Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:033.46:385.61:250.412:102.66:008:00Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:483.67:245.82:110.11:062.66:018:00Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:203.88:035.92:48-0.11:502.56:017:59Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:463.98:386.03:19-0.22:272.36:027:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:104.19:096.03:47-0.33:012.26:037:57New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:344.29:405.94:13-0.23:342.16:037:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:584.310:115.84:38-0.14:082.06:047:56New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:244.410:425.55:030.04:441.96:057:55New Moon31Sat
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 3:20 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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