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 51m 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:483.68:595.83:34-0.22:401.85:438:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:273.69:265.94:07-0.43:082.05:438:00New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:093.59:565.94:41-0.63:382.25:438:01New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:553.410:285.85:19-0.64:102.35:428:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:463.45:59-0.64:462.55:428:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:423.46:43-0.55:322.75:428:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:443.57:30-0.46:322.95:428:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:405.13:453.78:21-0.27:572.95:428:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:454.64:374.09:190.19:482.75:428:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:084.25:204.510:160.311:202.15:428:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:393.96:005.111:090.55:428:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:023.86:395.612:271.311:58 AM0.85:428:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:163.87:186.11:240.412:441.05:428:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:203.97:586.62:15-0.41:291.35:428:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:174.08:386.83:03-1.02:131.55:428:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:104.09:196.93:49-1.42:581.85:428:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:024.010:016.84:35-1.53:422.05:428:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:553.910:446.45:22-1.44:292.25:428:07Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:493.96:08-1.25:192.45:428:08Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:453.96:55-0.86:142.65:438:08Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:165.42:423.97:41-0.47:172.85:438:08Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:074.83:414.08:300.18:412.85:438:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:084.24:354.29:210.610:282.65:438:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:263.65:194.410:141.011:522.25:448:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:573.35:574.711:021.45:448:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:203.26:305.012:511.711:45 AM1.75:448:09Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:303.27:015.31:361.112:231.95:458:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:243.37:315.62:130.61:002.15:458:09Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:073.48:025.82:470.21:362.25:458:09Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:453.58:346.03:20-0.22:112.35:468:09New Moon30Wed
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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