Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 18m at 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:054.210:096.64:41-0.83:582.06:057:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:414.410:506.35:16-0.84:442.06:067:54Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:204.65:52-0.65:361.96:077:53Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:014.76:29-0.26:341.96:087:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:285.21:464.97:070.37:421.86:087:51Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:294.52:385.17:480.99:101.76:097:50First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:513.83:375.38:371.510:491.26:107:49First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:403.44:415.69:422.16:107:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:273.45:435.912:100.611:00 AM2.46:117:47Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:463.76:416.21:140.012:122.56:127:46Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:383.97:336.42:05-0.41:132.46:137:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:184.28:196.52:49-0.72:052.36:137:44Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:534.49:016.63:29-0.82:502.16:147:43Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:254.59:406.44:05-0.83:311.96:157:42Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:574.510:166.24:39-0.64:101.96:157:40Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:284.610:525.85:11-0.34:491.86:167:39Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:004.65:410.15:291.96:177:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:314.66:090.66:121.96:187:37Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:074.71:044.66:361.17:002.06:187:36Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:504.11:404.57:021.68:022.16:197:35Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:463.52:244.57:282.19:372.16:207:33Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:313.03:234.57:592.511:241.76:207:32Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:103.04:324.79:082.96:217:31Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:403.35:354.912:331.311:03 AM3.06:227:30Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:133.66:285.31:190.812:122.96:237:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:373.87:145.71:570.31:032.76:237:27Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:014.17:566.12:30-0.11:462.46:247:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:264.38:366.43:02-0.42:262.06:257:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:534.69:166.63:35-0.63:071.76:257:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:234.99:586.54:08-0.63:501.36:267:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:565.110:426.24:41-0.54:371.16:277:21New Moon31Tue
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 10:19 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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