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 5h 21m 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 - Jun 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:583.37:285.41:570.512:551.75:438:00Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:433.58:005.82:320.01:321.85:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:233.68:336.13:08-0.42:081.85:438:01Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:033.79:086.33:44-0.82:461.95:428:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:453.89:456.44:23-1.03:261.95:428:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:303.810:266.35:03-1.24:102.05:428:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:183.95:46-1.24:592.15:428:03Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:094.06:30-1.05:562.25:428:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:015.62:024.17:16-0.77:032.35:428:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:585.12:594.48:05-0.38:262.25:428:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:074.43:564.78:590.210:071.95:428:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:343.84:515.19:580.711:351.35:428:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:093.55:425.510:561.15:428:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:363.46:305.912:440.611:52 AM1.45:428:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:493.57:156.21:410.012:441.65:428:07Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:463.77:576.42:29-0.51:331.85:428:07Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:343.88:376.43:12-0.82:181.95:428:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:173.99:156.43:52-1.03:002.05:428:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:583.99:516.24:30-1.03:402.15:428:08New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:383.910:275.95:06-0.84:202.25:438:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:183.95:42-0.65:022.35:438:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:583.96:16-0.35:462.45:438:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:393.96:500.06:352.55:438:09Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:194.62:224.07:230.47:332.65:448:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:034.13:094.17:580.88:532.65:448:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:003.53:584.38:361.310:352.35:448:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:253.14:454.59:221.611:551.85:458:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:112.95:284.910:171.95:458:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:412.96:095.212:501.211:13 AM2.15:458:09Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:463.16:505.61:340.612:052.25:468:09Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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