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 3h 28m 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 - Aug 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:234.28:386.83:04-0.82:201.86:057:54Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:574.69:236.93:41-1.03:091.56:067:53Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:344.910:086.74:18-1.03:581.36:077:53Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:135.210:556.34:56-0.84:501.16:087:52Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:545.411:475.65:35-0.55:461.16:087:51Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:395.56:140.16:471.16:097:50Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:444.81:285.66:540.77:581.26:107:49Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:524.12:245.57:381.49:271.26:117:48Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:263.53:305.58:332.011:050.96:117:47Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:213.34:425.59:542.46:127:46Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:583.55:505.612:230.611:23 AM2.66:137:45Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:593.86:485.81:220.212:332.56:137:44Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:384.07:365.92:080.01:272.36:147:43Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:094.28:176.02:45-0.12:102.16:157:41Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:364.48:526.03:16-0.22:461.96:167:40New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:004.59:235.93:44-0.13:191.86:167:39New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:244.69:545.74:090.13:521.76:177:38New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:484.710:255.44:330.34:261.66:187:37New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:134.810:575.14:570.55:011.56:187:36Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:394.811:324.65:200.85:401.66:197:34Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:074.85:441.26:231.66:207:33Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:114.112:394.86:071.67:141.76:217:32Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:593.61:184.86:312.08:251.86:217:31First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:123.12:114.86:582.310:071.76:227:30First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:242.93:264.87:412.711:341.26:237:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:213.14:455.19:392.96:237:27First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:133.55:515.512:310.711:24 AM2.86:247:26Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:473.96:485.91:160.212:302.46:257:24Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:184.37:386.31:56-0.21:241.96:257:23Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:494.88:266.62:33-0.52:141.46:267:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:225.29:126.63:09-0.63:020.96:277:21Full Moon31Wed
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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