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 4h 17m at 11:47 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:34 pm (5.4 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 - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:234.99:124.52:281.32:55-0.36:407:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:574.99:334.63:001.03:20-0.16:397:15New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:294.89:524.83:290.73:430.16:377:16New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:014.610:134.93:590.54:040.46:367:17New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:334.310:344.94:300.34:260.76:357:17New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:084.010:574.95:030.24:471.16:337:18Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:463.611:224.95:390.25:071.56:327:19Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:333.26:190.35:261.86:317:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:362.87:060.45:442.26:297:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:244.63:382.68:090.65:542.56:287:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:134.49:400.66:277:22First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:344.27:003.211:070.410:293.06:267:23First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:184.27:153.612:060.06:247:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:384.57:374.012:52-0.36:237:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:424.98:024.512:531.81:31-0.56:227:25Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:375.28:305.01:411.12:08-0.66:217:26Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:275.39:005.52:270.42:44-0.56:197:27Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:165.29:335.93:12-0.33:19-0.26:187:27Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:065.010:086.23:59-0.83:550.26:177:28Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:584.610:456.24:48-1.14:310.76:167:29Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:564.111:266.05:39-1.25:091.26:157:30Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:023.66:34-1.05:511.86:137:30Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:125.72:233.37:36-0.76:392.36:127:31Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:055.14:083.28:49-0.37:522.86:117:32Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:154.65:413.510:13-0.110:122.96:107:33Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:474.26:393.811:260.011:552.56:097:34Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:164.17:174.112:230.06:087:34Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:264.17:464.412:562.01:070.16:077:35Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:204.28:104.61:401.51:420.26:067:36Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:054.28:314.82:151.12:110.46:057:37Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:10 pm — 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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