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 07m at 12:31 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:11 pm (5.6 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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:245.211:534.04:271.95:20-0.26:505:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:034.65:151.85:470.36:505:25Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:274.211:51 AM3.96:121.86:160.86:495:26Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:074.412:583.27:301.76:481.36:485:27Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:574.62:532.79:181.37:321.86:475:28Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:004.95:152.610:520.78:542.36:465:29Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:075.26:463.011:59-0.110:292.46:465:30Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:115.77:353.412:52-0.86:455:31Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:106.28:123.71:37-1.46:445:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:036.68:474.012:442.02:19-1.76:435:32Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:516.89:214.31:371.72:59-1.86:425:33New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:376.79:574.52:251.33:38-1.76:415:34New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:216.410:334.63:121.14:15-1.36:405:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:055.911:104.74:011.04:50-0.86:395:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:505.111:474.74:511.05:23-0.26:385:37Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:384.35:441.15:540.56:375:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:264.612:343.46:451.36:221.36:365:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:094.52:022.78:101.36:481.96:355:40First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:024.44:582.510:061.27:152.56:345:41First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:124.37:272.911:340.79:462.86:335:42First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:254.47:483.212:290.36:325:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:274.68:053.41:09-0.16:305:44Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:164.98:223.612:162.61:40-0.46:295:44Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:555.28:393.712:542.32:08-0.66:285:45Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:305.58:573.91:262.02:34-0.76:275:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:015.69:174.01:571.72:58-0.76:265:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:335.79:394.22:291.43:23-0.76:245:48Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:055.510:034.43:021.23:48-0.56:235:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:395.310:294.63:391.04:12-0.26:225:50Full Moon29Wed
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 3:51 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 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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