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 35m 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 - Mar 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:013.811:184.55:080.94:521.16:225:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:433.311:524.45:531.15:141.56:205:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:422.86:501.25:361.86:195:52Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:364.32:372.48:191.36:022.26:185:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:434.25:172.610:051.07:252.56:175:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:134.36:123.011:140.610:062.56:155:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:304.66:403.412:010.16:145:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:315.07:063.812:40-0.36:135:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:235.47:344.312:141.61:16-0.76:115:56Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:105.78:044.71:011.11:51-0.96:105:57Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:555.98:375.21:470.52:25-0.96:095:58New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:405.810:125.53:320.04:01-0.77:076:59New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:265.510:495.74:19-0.34:37-0.47:067:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:165.011:295.85:09-0.55:150.17:057:00Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:114.36:03-0.45:540.67:037:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:145.61:153.77:02-0.26:361.27:027:02Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:045.32:373.28:110.17:281.87:017:03First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:065.04:303.09:410.28:502.36:597:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:264.66:093.311:130.210:522.46:587:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:554.57:123.612:240.06:577:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:094.67:523.912:172.11:16-0.16:557:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:084.78:224.21:151.71:56-0.16:547:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:544.88:474.41:591.32:29-0.16:527:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:324.89:104.62:341.02:560.06:517:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:054.89:314.83:060.73:200.26:507:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:374.69:524.93:360.43:420.46:487:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:084.510:155.04:060.34:040.66:477:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:404.210:385.04:380.24:270.96:467:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:163.911:034.95:120.24:501.16:447:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:553.511:314.85:500.25:131.56:437:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:423.26:320.45:371.86:427:14Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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