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 44m 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 - Jul 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:223.69:076.23:53-0.52:472.35:468:09New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:003.79:416.34:28-0.73:242.45:478:09New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:403.710:186.35:05-0.84:032.45:478:09New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:223.85:43-0.84:472.45:488:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:063.96:22-0.75:382.55:488:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:534.17:03-0.56:392.65:498:08Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:335.32:424.37:45-0.17:532.55:498:08Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:344.73:354.68:320.39:282.35:508:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:524.04:275.09:240.811:031.75:508:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:283.65:175.510:221.35:518:07First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:043.46:065.912:181.011:19 AM1.65:518:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:273.56:546.31:200.212:151.95:528:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:313.77:406.62:12-0.51:102.05:528:06Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:233.98:256.82:59-0.92:012.15:538:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:084.09:086.83:43-1.22:492.15:548:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:514.19:506.74:24-1.23:352.15:548:05Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:344.210:316.45:05-1.14:202.25:558:05Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:154.25:44-0.85:052.35:568:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:574.26:22-0.45:532.45:568:04Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:394.26:580.06:442.55:578:03Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:354.82:234.37:330.57:452.65:588:02Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:234.23:104.38:091.19:092.55:588:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:263.63:594.58:491.610:542.35:598:01Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:063.14:484.69:382.06:008:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:593.05:344.912:141.810:37 AM2.36:008:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:293.16:175.21:091.211:35 AM2.56:017:59Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:233.46:585.51:510.712:272.66:027:58Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:593.67:375.92:260.21:132.66:027:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:303.88:156.23:00-0.21:552.56:037:57Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:003.98:526.43:33-0.52:362.36:047:56New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:324.19:296.64:06-0.73:162.26:057:55New Moon31Sat
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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