Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 2:44 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:216.89:173.712:522.22:47-1.66:594:56New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:057.010:023.81:402.13:31-1.86:594:57New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:507.110:483.92:282.14:15-1.96:594:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:376.911:364.03:192.05:01-1.76:594:58Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:276.44:152.05:46-1.36:594:59Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:254.111:21 AM5.75:182.16:31-0.76:595:00Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:164.312:224.86:322.17:17-0.16:595:01First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:114.61:373.98:052.08:070.66:595:01First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:064.83:173.29:521.69:031.36:595:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:005.15:093.011:180.910:031.86:595:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:515.46:453.112:230.36:595:04Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:385.67:493.31:12-0.36:595:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:215.78:333.51:53-0.66:595:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:005.99:073.512:422.42:28-0.86:595:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:365.99:373.61:222.43:01-0.96:585:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:096.010:053.61:572.33:31-0.96:585:09Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:415.910:333.62:302.34:01-0.86:585:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:125.811:023.63:032.24:30-0.66:575:11Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:445.611:323.73:382.24:58-0.46:575:12Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:155.24:152.25:25-0.16:575:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:023.810:49 AM4.74:582.25:500.26:565:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:353.811:27 AM4.25:482.26:150.76:565:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:104.012:153.56:542.26:411.16:555:16Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:514.21:322.98:332.07:111.66:555:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:414.43:522.510:211.57:572.16:545:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:374.86:072.611:330.79:222.46:545:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:345.27:153.012:26-0.16:535:20Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:305.77:543.31:11-0.86:535:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:226.28:283.61:53-1.46:525:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:126.79:023.912:492.12:34-1.86:515:22New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:597.09:384.11:411.83:14-2.06:515:23New Moon31Thu
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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