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 1h 32m at 2:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:34 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:083.86:284.811:400.55:438:00First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:233.96:595.412:471.312:210.75:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:293.97:336.01:360.41:020.95:438:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:294.08:096.52:24-0.41:431.15:428:01Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:244.08:486.83:11-1.12:241.45:428:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:194.09:307.03:58-1.53:071.65:428:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:153.910:146.94:47-1.83:531.95:428:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:153.85:39-1.74:432.25:428:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:163.86:31-1.55:392.45:428:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:213.87:25-1.16:462.65:428:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:515.53:284.08:21-0.68:092.75:428:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:574.84:294.29:20-0.19:562.65:428:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:164.25:214.510:190.311:302.25:428:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:443.76:034.811:120.75:428:06Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:063.56:395.112:391.611:57 AM1.15:428:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:183.47:115.31:321.012:361.55:428:07Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:173.47:405.52:140.51:101.85:428:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:043.48:075.72:500.11:422.05:428:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:453.58:355.83:22-0.22:122.25:428:08New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:233.59:035.93:54-0.42:432.35:428:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:013.59:335.94:26-0.53:142.45:438:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:403.510:045.95:00-0.53:472.55:438:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:223.55:36-0.54:222.65:438:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:063.56:13-0.45:022.75:438:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:513.66:50-0.35:502.85:448:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:393.77:29-0.16:522.95:448:09Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:434.83:273.98:110.28:132.95:448:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:434.34:124.38:570.59:562.65:458:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:043.84:544.79:470.911:231.95:458:09First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:413.55:355.310:391.25:468:09First Quarter30Thu
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (85% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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