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 1h 56m 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 (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:467.010:164.32:301.53:54-1.96:505:24New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:326.710:554.53:211.34:33-1.66:495:25Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:206.111:354.74:141.25:11-1.06:485:26Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:115.35:121.15:48-0.36:475:27Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:184.812:074.36:151.26:240.46:475:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:044.91:193.47:341.27:011.26:465:29First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:584.93:152.79:201.17:481.96:455:30First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:014.85:512.711:000.69:122.56:445:31First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:104.97:233.112:120.16:435:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:145.08:013.41:02-0.36:425:33Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:085.28:283.612:022.61:41-0.56:415:34Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:525.48:503.712:502.42:13-0.76:405:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:295.69:103.81:262.22:41-0.86:395:36Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:015.79:303.81:572.03:07-0.76:385:37Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:315.79:503.92:271.73:31-0.76:375:38Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:015.610:124.02:571.63:54-0.56:365:39Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:305.310:354.23:301.44:16-0.36:355:40Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:014.910:594.34:051.44:380.16:345:41Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:344.411:244.44:431.34:580.56:335:41Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:123.811:524.45:271.35:180.96:325:42Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:013.26:211.35:351.46:315:43Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:274.51:202.67:391.35:511.96:295:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:164.59:351.06:285:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:324.611:060.46:275:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:594.97:193.112:06-0.36:265:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:125.47:403.512:53-0.96:255:48Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:125.98:063.91:34-1.46:245:49Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:056.48:344.312:521.82:12-1.66:225:49Waning Crescent28Thu
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 91% 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 (91% 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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