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 45m at 1:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:22 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:103.12:044.76:523.010:231.16:486:37Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:063.43:384.79:023.311:360.76:496:36Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:483.85:045.011:123.16:506:35Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:184.26:115.412:290.312:182.56:516:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:464.77:085.81:13-0.11:101.96:516:32Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:165.17:596.01:53-0.31:571.26:526:31Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:475.68:486.12:30-0.32:430.66:536:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:206.09:365.93:06-0.23:300.16:546:28New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:556.310:255.53:420.14:17-0.36:546:27New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:316.411:185.04:190.65:08-0.46:556:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:106.34:561.16:01-0.36:566:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:184.411:53 AM6.05:361.87:00-0.16:576:23Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:283.912:425.66:192.38:070.26:586:22Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:023.61:425.17:142.99:310.56:586:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:553.73:054.78:583.210:550.56:596:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:144.04:384.511:113.17:006:18First Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:014.35:534.612:000.512:242.77:016:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:334.66:504.712:490.41:122.27:026:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:594.87:354.81:270.51:481.87:026:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:205.08:134.91:580.52:191.47:036:13Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:405.28:474.82:240.72:481.07:046:12Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:005.49:194.72:470.93:170.77:056:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:205.59:524.63:101.13:470.57:066:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:425.610:274.33:331.34:190.37:076:09Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:065.711:074.13:561.64:540.27:076:08Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:325.611:533.84:201.95:340.27:086:06Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:015.54:452.26:180.37:096:05Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:503.511:36 AM5.45:122.67:110.47:106:04Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:093.312:225.15:462.98:170.57:116:03Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:033.41:274.86:483.29:370.57:126:02Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:233.72:594.69:053.310:510.47:136:01Third Quarter31Sat
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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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