Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 12:31 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 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 - Aug 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:413.87:356.82:11-0.61:062.46:057:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:254.18:247.02:57-1.12:022.26:067:54Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:054.39:117.13:40-1.32:542.06:077:53Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:454.59:566.94:22-1.33:431.96:077:52Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:244.610:406.65:02-1.14:311.86:087:51Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:034.75:41-0.75:211.86:097:50Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:434.76:17-0.26:121.96:107:49Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:105.31:244.76:520.47:082.06:107:48Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:594.52:064.77:261.08:162.16:117:47Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:593.82:544.77:591.79:522.06:127:46Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:323.23:504.78:392.311:331.76:127:45Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:483.04:494.89:432.76:137:44Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:413.25:465.012:441.211:10 AM2.96:147:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:293.56:365.21:340.812:173.06:157:42Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:573.77:205.52:110.41:072.86:157:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:213.97:585.82:440.11:472.76:167:40Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:434.08:336.13:13-0.12:232.46:177:38Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:064.29:076.23:42-0.32:582.26:177:37New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:314.39:416.34:10-0.43:332.06:187:36New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:574.510:166.14:39-0.34:111.86:197:35New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:274.710:545.85:08-0.24:531.76:207:34Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:584.811:365.35:370.15:401.66:207:32Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:335.06:070.56:341.56:217:31Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:264.71:125.16:381.07:391.56:227:30Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:294.02:005.27:121.69:051.46:227:29First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:023.33:025.37:552.210:461.06:237:27First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:123.24:165.59:062.76:247:26First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:563.55:295.812:070.410:52 AM2.96:257:25Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:553.86:346.11:09-0.112:152.76:257:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:344.27:316.51:58-0.61:182.46:267:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:084.58:206.62:41-0.82:092.06:277:21Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 10:32 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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