Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 7:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:48 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:243.71:475.17:313.09:280.27:146:00First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:364.03:184.79:322.910:360.37:155:59First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:294.54:504.511:142.311:330.47:165:59First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:125.06:074.512:231.67:165:58Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:505.57:134.512:210.61:180.87:175:57Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:266.08:094.51:030.82:060.17:185:56Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:016.37:594.41:421.01:49-0.46:194:55Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:356.58:464.31:191.32:31-0.76:204:54Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:096.59:314.21:541.63:11-0.86:214:54Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:426.410:184.02:281.93:52-0.76:224:53Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:166.211:083.83:032.24:33-0.56:234:52Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:505.83:382.45:16-0.26:244:52Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:033.610:28 AM5.44:162.76:000.16:254:51Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:053.511:09 AM4.95:022.96:490.56:264:50Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:173.611:59 AM4.46:063.17:440.86:274:50Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:253.71:084.07:513.28:451.06:284:49Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:134.02:423.69:522.99:411.26:294:49Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:484.34:103.511:012.310:261.46:294:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:174.65:193.511:481.711:041.56:304:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:435.06:163.612:261.16:314:47Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:105.47:043.81:020.56:324:47Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:395.87:483.912:121.71:37-0.16:334:46Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:106.28:293.912:461.82:14-0.56:344:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:436.59:124.01:211.82:53-0.96:354:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:196.79:583.91:581.93:34-1.16:364:45New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:596.710:483.92:382.04:19-1.26:374:45New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:426.511:423.93:232.15:06-1.06:384:45Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:306.14:162.35:55-0.86:394:45Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:404.011:26 AM5.65:202.56:47-0.46:404:44Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:424.112:334.96:402.57:440.16:404:44First Quarter30Tue
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 10:24 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 80% 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 (80% 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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