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 2h 33m 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 - Feb 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:225.27:303.412:54-0.26:505:24Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:145.48:043.712:022.21:33-0.56:495:25Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:575.68:313.812:492.02:06-0.66:485:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:325.68:554.01:271.82:34-0.66:485:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:045.69:174.12:001.73:00-0.66:475:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:345.69:414.22:311.53:24-0.56:465:29Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:045.410:054.33:031.43:47-0.36:455:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:345.110:304.43:361.34:11-0.16:445:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:054.710:564.44:121.34:340.26:435:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:394.311:254.44:511.34:570.66:425:33Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:173.711:584.45:351.45:201.06:415:34Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:063.16:301.45:431.46:405:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:394.41:242.67:501.56:101.86:395:36Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:374.53:532.49:411.26:582.26:385:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:554.65:502.711:020.69:102.56:375:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:124.96:383.111:580.010:482.36:365:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:175.47:123.612:42-0.66:355:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:135.97:434.01:22-1.06:345:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:036.28:164.512:491.41:59-1.36:335:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:506.48:504.91:390.92:36-1.46:325:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:366.39:255.22:270.43:13-1.26:315:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:226.010:035.43:160.13:49-0.96:305:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:105.410:435.54:060.04:26-0.46:295:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:024.711:255.45:000.05:030.36:275:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:003.95:580.25:410.96:265:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:135.21:143.27:060.56:221.66:255:47First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:084.93:082.88:390.77:202.26:245:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:214.65:172.910:200.59:162.56:235:49First Quarter28Mon
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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