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 1h 29m 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 - Mar 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:464.56:313.311:350.310:572.46:215:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:004.67:093.612:270.06:205:51Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:584.87:363.812:002.11:06-0.26:195:52Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:425.07:594.012:441.81:37-0.26:185:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:185.18:194.21:191.52:02-0.26:165:53Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:505.18:384.41:501.22:25-0.26:155:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:215.18:594.52:200.92:47-0.16:145:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:514.99:204.72:500.73:090.16:125:56Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:224.79:434.83:220.63:310.36:115:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:554.410:084.93:570.53:540.66:105:57Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:314.010:364.94:340.54:171.06:085:58Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:143.511:084.85:160.54:401.36:075:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:083.07:070.66:051.77:067:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:484.72:312.68:140.86:372.17:047:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:444.64:482.69:500.77:362.47:037:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:084.56:202.911:180.410:082.67:027:02Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:414.67:043.412:19-0.17:007:03Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:575.07:383.91:08-0.46:597:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:595.38:104.512:531.61:49-0.76:587:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:535.68:435.01:470.92:28-0.86:567:05Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:425.79:165.42:350.33:04-0.76:557:06New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:295.59:515.83:22-0.33:40-0.56:547:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:175.210:275.94:09-0.64:16-0.16:527:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:054.711:055.94:57-0.74:520.46:517:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:584.211:455.65:47-0.65:290.96:497:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:573.66:40-0.46:071.56:487:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:295.32:113.17:390.06:492.06:477:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:204.83:582.98:550.37:482.56:457:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:274.45:473.110:280.59:572.76:447:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:584.16:513.411:450.411:462.56:437:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:234.17:283.712:400.36:417:14First Quarter31Thu
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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