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 1h 58m 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 - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:493.42:024.67:072.39:301.86:287:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:483.03:084.77:452.711:111.56:287:18Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:083.24:264.99:253.06:297:16Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:143.55:345.312:180.911:14 AM2.96:307:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:503.86:325.81:070.412:212.66:307:14Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:204.27:246.21:49-0.11:142.26:317:12Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:504.68:126.62:27-0.52:031.76:327:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:225.08:586.73:04-0.72:491.36:327:09New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:565.39:446.63:41-0.73:360.86:337:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:315.610:326.34:18-0.54:250.66:347:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:105.811:235.74:56-0.15:170.46:347:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:515.85:340.46:140.56:357:04Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:194.912:365.76:141.17:170.66:367:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:264.21:275.56:561.88:330.86:377:01First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:563.72:305.37:472.410:070.86:377:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:553.53:515.19:152.911:340.66:386:58First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:343.85:125.111:113.06:396:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:324.16:195.212:390.412:282.76:396:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:084.47:135.41:280.21:202.46:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:364.57:555.52:070.11:592.16:416:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:004.78:315.52:390.12:311.86:416:51Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:214.89:035.53:060.23:011.56:426:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:414.99:335.43:310.43:301.36:436:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:025.110:045.23:540.64:001.16:436:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:245.110:364.94:160.84:331.06:446:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:475.211:114.54:391.15:081.06:456:44Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:135.211:514.15:021.55:471.06:466:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:415.15:251.96:311.16:466:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:423.712:145.05:482.37:271.26:476:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:553.312:584.96:132.68:451.26:486:39Third Quarter30Wed
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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