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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 18m at 2:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:34 am (3.2 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 - Feb 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:174.35:192.611:081.49:002.36:505:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:134.47:032.812:100.96:495:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:054.77:433.112:520.36:495:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:515.08:103.31:26-0.16:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:325.38:333.512:172.41:57-0.56:475:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:095.78:563.612:572.32:26-0.86:465:29Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:445.99:213.81:332.02:56-1.06:455:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:196.19:483.92:091.83:26-1.16:445:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:546.110:184.12:461.63:56-1.16:445:32Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:316.010:494.33:261.54:28-0.96:435:33Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:125.611:244.44:111.34:59-0.56:425:34Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:575.05:011.35:310.06:415:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:024.611:50 AM4.26:001.26:050.56:405:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:454.712:593.47:131.26:421.26:395:36Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:394.82:472.88:541.07:311.86:385:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:465.05:042.810:340.48:582.36:375:38Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:005.26:383.111:48-0.210:382.46:365:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:085.57:283.512:44-0.86:355:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:085.88:043.81:30-1.26:335:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:006.18:374.112:501.92:10-1.46:325:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:456.29:074.31:371.62:46-1.46:315:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:266.29:374.42:201.33:20-1.26:305:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:045.910:074.52:591.13:52-0.96:295:45New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:415.510:374.53:391.04:21-0.56:285:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:185.011:064.54:191.04:480.06:275:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:564.311:354.45:001.15:120.66:255:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:373.75:451.25:341.16:245:48Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:064.312:293.06:381.35:521.76:235:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
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 5:19 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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