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 (tomorrow) : 7:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 00m at 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 - May 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:194.83:043.17:590.16:562.66:047:37Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:164.54:213.39:050.28:362.76:037:38Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:364.25:173.710:140.310:362.46:027:39Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:114.06:004.211:140.311:541.76:017:40Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:344.16:394.812:040.36:007:40Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:444.27:165.412:531.012:500.35:597:41Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:454.37:545.91:440.21:330.45:587:42Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:404.48:326.32:32-0.62:150.65:577:43Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:314.49:116.63:19-1.12:560.85:567:44New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:224.39:526.64:06-1.43:381.05:567:44New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:154.110:346.44:54-1.54:211.45:557:45New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:123.95:43-1.45:081.75:547:46Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:123.86:33-1.05:592.05:537:47Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:075.52:183.77:26-0.67:002.45:527:47Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:014.93:313.78:23-0.28:202.65:527:48First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:044.34:403.99:270.310:092.55:517:49First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:253.85:354.110:310.611:382.15:507:50First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:523.56:174.411:260.85:507:50First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:073.46:524.712:401.612:111.05:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:103.57:214.91:261.112:481.25:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:003.57:485.22:040.71:211.45:487:52Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:413.68:145.42:370.31:511.55:477:53Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:183.68:405.63:09-0.12:201.65:477:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:543.69:085.73:41-0.32:491.75:467:55Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:323.69:375.84:14-0.53:201.95:467:55Full Moon25Thu
26Fri11:113.610:085.84:49-0.63:522.05:457:56Full Moon26Fri
27Sat11:543.610:425.75:26-0.74:282.15:457:57Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:423.66:06-0.65:102.35:457:57Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:333.66:48-0.56:012.45:447:58Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:065.12:293.77:33-0.27:062.55:447:59Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:014.73:273.98:230.08:342.55:437:59Third Quarter31Wed
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 3:56 am — 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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