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 4h 38m 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 - Dec 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:444.51:574.28:242.48:460.56:414:44First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:414.93:333.810:051.89:460.96:424:44First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:315.35:033.611:201.110:401.26:434:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:175.76:193.712:180.46:444:44Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:596.07:203.81:07-0.26:454:44Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:386.38:093.812:141.71:49-0.66:454:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:156.48:523.912:561.92:28-0.96:464:44Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:506.49:333.91:342.03:05-0.96:474:44Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:246.310:123.82:112.13:41-0.96:484:45Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:576.110:523.82:462.24:16-0.76:484:45Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:315.811:323.73:222.44:51-0.56:494:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:055.54:012.55:26-0.26:504:45Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:143.710:40 AM5.04:452.66:000.26:514:45Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:593.711:20 AM4.55:372.76:360.56:514:46Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:483.812:073.96:452.87:140.96:524:46Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:394.01:143.48:262.77:591.36:524:46Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:274.22:583.010:112.28:521.66:534:47Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:094.64:422.911:181.69:471.96:544:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:485.06:023.012:050.96:544:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:265.47:003.212:460.36:554:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:055.97:453.51:24-0.46:554:49Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:446.38:253.712:142.02:03-0.96:564:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:256.79:053.91:002.02:42-1.36:564:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:076.99:464.01:461.93:22-1.56:574:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:506.910:294.22:331.84:04-1.66:574:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:366.611:154.33:231.74:47-1.46:574:51Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:256.14:181.75:30-1.06:584:52Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:034.511:18 AM5.45:201.86:13-0.56:584:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:544.712:194.66:321.86:590.26:584:53First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:504.81:373.88:031.77:510.86:594:54First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:505.13:213.29:471.38:591.36:594:55First Quarter31Fri
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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