Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 2:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:574.06:523.511:150.311:242.96:047:37First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:364.07:063.912:030.26:037:38First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:504.27:254.312:222.312:420.16:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:504.47:484.81:081.61:170.06:017:40Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:444.68:145.41:510.81:510.16:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:344.68:445.92:340.02:250.35:597:41Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:244.59:166.33:18-0.72:590.65:587:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:154.49:526.54:04-1.23:350.95:577:43Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:114.110:316.54:53-1.54:131.45:567:43Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:133.85:45-1.54:551.85:567:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:233.56:42-1.35:432.25:557:45Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:065.92:463.47:43-1.06:442.65:547:46Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:065.34:163.68:54-0.78:182.95:537:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:214.85:263.910:08-0.410:272.75:527:47Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:534.36:164.211:14-0.211:562.25:527:48Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:194.16:554.612:070.15:517:49Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:304.07:274.912:581.612:510.35:507:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:304.07:545.21:461.01:260.65:507:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:193.98:185.42:260.61:570.95:497:51Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:023.88:415.53:000.22:231.25:487:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:413.79:035.63:32-0.12:471.55:487:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:203.69:275.74:04-0.33:111.85:477:53New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:003.59:525.64:37-0.43:362.05:477:54New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:453.310:205.65:11-0.54:012.35:467:55New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:353.25:49-0.44:282.55:467:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:333.16:30-0.34:582.75:457:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:443.17:15-0.15:372.95:457:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:064.94:043.28:060.16:433.15:457:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:594.54:573.59:040.28:363.25:447:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:114.25:303.910:030.310:382.85:447:58First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:423.95:594.310:550.411:512.15:437:59First Quarter31Tue
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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