Sea level rise is a major consequence of climate change, affecting the well-being of humankind. We combined long-term tide gauge records and satellite data to create a new global sea level record from 1950 to 2022. Our results reveal how natural climate patterns, including El Niño, La Niña, and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, influence rapid present-day sea level change. The data product enhances understanding of climate–sea level interactions.