Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:38 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 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 - May 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:433.67:244.51:061.612:520.96:047:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:323.77:484.81:431.11:231.06:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:153.88:115.12:170.61:511.16:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:533.88:365.42:490.12:181.26:017:40Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:303.99:025.63:22-0.22:461.36:007:41Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:093.89:315.83:57-0.53:151.55:597:41Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:503.710:035.94:34-0.73:461.65:587:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:363.610:395.85:14-0.84:211.85:577:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:283.55:58-0.85:012.05:567:44Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:263.46:46-0.75:502.35:557:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:075.32:333.47:39-0.56:542.55:557:45Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:064.93:433.78:38-0.28:252.55:547:46Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:204.54:444.09:440.010:182.25:537:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:514.15:344.510:460.211:441.65:527:48Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:203.96:185.011:400.45:527:48Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:363.96:595.512:480.812:290.65:517:49Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:424.07:396.01:420.11:140.85:507:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:384.08:176.32:30-0.51:571.05:507:51Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:294.08:546.43:15-1.02:371.35:497:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:174.09:316.43:58-1.23:171.55:487:52New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:053.910:096.24:40-1.23:561.75:487:53New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:543.810:465.95:22-1.14:362.05:477:53Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:453.76:05-0.85:192.25:477:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:383.66:47-0.56:072.55:467:55Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:075.02:363.67:31-0.17:032.75:467:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:544.43:383.68:180.38:212.85:457:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:503.94:343.89:100.710:102.65:457:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:073.55:194.110:051.011:372.25:447:57First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:383.25:554.410:561.35:447:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:583.16:274.712:351.711:40 AM1.45:447:59Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:053.26:585.11:191.112:191.65:437:59Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:13 pm — 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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