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 25m 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 - Apr 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:284.27:544.012:472.11:210.36:407:14Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:184.38:164.21:291.61:520.36:397:15Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:584.48:354.52:041.22:180.36:377:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:334.58:554.72:350.82:420.46:367:17Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:064.49:165.03:050.43:050.56:357:17Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:394.39:395.23:360.13:280.76:337:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:134.210:035.34:09-0.13:520.96:327:19Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:504.010:305.34:44-0.24:171.16:317:20Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:323.711:015.35:23-0.34:431.46:297:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:213.36:06-0.25:131.76:287:21Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:223.16:56-0.15:482.06:277:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:205.02:442.97:560.16:362.36:257:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:184.74:223.09:110.28:032.66:247:24Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:384.55:333.410:300.110:192.56:237:24Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:144.46:203.911:340.011:491.96:227:25Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:374.56:584.412:26-0.16:207:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:454.67:345.012:511.21:10-0.16:197:27Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:444.78:095.51:440.41:510.06:187:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:374.88:445.92:32-0.32:300.16:177:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:264.79:206.23:18-0.83:070.46:167:29New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:154.49:566.24:03-1.13:440.76:157:30New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:044.210:336.14:48-1.14:211.16:137:31New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:573.811:125.85:35-1.04:591.56:127:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:553.56:23-0.75:401.96:117:32Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:023.37:14-0.36:262.36:107:33Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:404.83:253.28:120.17:272.66:097:34Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:364.34:503.39:210.49:152.86:087:34First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:533.95:503.610:340.611:122.56:077:35First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:243.66:293.911:320.76:067:36First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:413.66:594.212:192.112:170.86:057:37First Quarter30Sat
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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