Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 07m at 1:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:22 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:224.61:544.37:101.07:302.46:067:54Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:074.02:374.37:411.48:482.46:067:53Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:093.43:284.58:161.810:352.26:077:52Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:583.04:234.79:062.211:581.76:087:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:593.05:175.010:192.56:087:51Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:213.26:085.512:541.111:29 AM2.66:097:50Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:103.56:565.91:380.412:282.56:107:49Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:473.87:416.42:18-0.11:202.36:117:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:214.18:266.82:56-0.62:092.16:117:47Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:564.49:107.03:34-0.92:561.86:127:46New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:324.69:546.94:13-1.13:431.66:137:45New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:114.910:416.74:52-1.04:331.46:137:43New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:525.111:306.15:31-0.75:271.36:147:42Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:365.26:11-0.36:261.36:157:41Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:255.41:245.36:520.37:331.46:167:40Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:284.62:175.37:361.08:561.46:167:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:493.83:205.38:271.710:341.16:177:38First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:383.54:295.49:382.311:590.76:187:37First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:263.55:365.511:042.66:187:35First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:423.86:355.71:040.312:182.66:197:34Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:304.07:265.91:550.01:162.56:207:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:054.28:086.02:36-0.22:012.36:217:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:334.38:456.03:11-0.32:382.16:217:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:594.49:186.03:41-0.23:112.06:227:29Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:244.59:495.94:09-0.13:431.86:237:28Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:494.610:195.64:360.14:151.76:237:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:144.610:515.35:010.34:491.76:247:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:414.711:244.95:260.65:261.76:257:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:094.75:511.06:071.76:267:23Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:014.412:404.76:151.46:551.86:267:22Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:463.91:164.66:401.87:561.96:277:20Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4:19 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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