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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 48m at 2:44 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:22 am (3.3 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 - Nov 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:055.28:064.61:390.72:141.17:146:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:255.58:464.62:040.82:470.57:155:59Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:475.99:274.52:291.03:220.07:165:58New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:126.29:104.31:551.33:01-0.36:174:58New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:406.49:594.02:231.63:43-0.66:184:57New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:126.410:563.72:521.94:30-0.76:184:56Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:506.33:242.35:24-0.66:194:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:053.510:35 AM6.14:022.66:25-0.46:204:54Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:333.411:32 AM5.74:523.07:36-0.26:214:54Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:143.612:485.26:203.38:53-0.16:224:53First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:214.02:254.88:453.210:01-0.16:234:52First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:044.43:574.710:282.610:540.06:244:51First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:404.95:124.611:341.911:390.26:254:51Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:125.46:154.612:271.16:264:50Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:435.87:114.512:170.51:130.46:274:50Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:136.18:004.412:520.81:55-0.16:284:49Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:416.38:464.21:241.22:35-0.56:294:49Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:096.49:324.01:531.63:13-0.66:304:48Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:386.310:213.72:222.03:52-0.66:314:48Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:066.111:143.52:492.34:32-0.56:324:47Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:365.83:172.65:14-0.36:324:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:153.410:09 AM5.53:452.96:000.06:334:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:323.310:46 AM5.04:173.16:520.36:344:46Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:344.67:530.66:354:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:193.612:414.27:053.58:580.76:364:45Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:503.92:163.89:433.39:520.86:374:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:124.23:473.710:542.710:340.96:384:45Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:324.54:583.711:412.111:091.16:394:45Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:534.95:573.812:201.46:404:44Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:155.46:503.812:560.76:414:44Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:03 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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