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 3h 52m at 6:38 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:23 am (4.7 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 - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:085.94:022.35:27-0.56:414:44Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:133.910:51 AM5.44:512.56:11-0.16:424:44Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:103.911:37 AM4.75:492.76:570.46:434:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:103.912:324.17:032.87:460.86:444:44Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:104.11:483.68:522.78:421.26:444:44Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:004.33:253.210:282.39:371.56:454:44Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:414.64:533.211:301.810:251.76:464:44Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:154.96:033.212:151.26:474:44Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:475.26:573.412:520.76:484:44Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:185.57:393.51:260.26:484:45Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:485.88:163.612:212.01:58-0.36:494:45Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:206.18:523.712:562.02:32-0.66:504:45New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:536.39:283.81:322.03:07-0.96:504:45New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:286.410:083.92:092.03:43-1.06:514:46New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:056.310:503.92:492.04:22-1.06:524:46New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:456.111:364.03:332.15:02-0.96:524:46Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:305.74:252.25:44-0.66:534:47Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:254.111:21 AM5.25:252.26:28-0.26:544:47Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:184.312:234.56:402.37:170.36:544:47First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:154.61:443.88:172.18:130.86:554:48First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:135.03:273.49:581.59:161.26:554:48First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:085.45:043.311:150.810:181.56:564:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:005.86:243.412:150.16:564:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:486.27:253.61:06-0.66:564:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:346.48:133.812:091.81:50-1.06:574:51Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:176.68:554.012:581.82:31-1.26:574:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:586.69:354.01:431.83:10-1.36:584:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:366.410:144.12:251.93:47-1.16:584:53Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:136.210:534.13:061.94:22-0.96:584:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:495.811:324.13:482.04:57-0.66:584:54Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:265.34:312.15:31-0.16:594:55Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 9:30 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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