Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:083.810:236.14:50-1.04:081.56:037:38New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:043.55:36-1.04:381.96:027:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:093.26:23-0.75:082.46:017:39Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:333.07:15-0.45:392.76:017:40Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:124.98:160.06:007:41Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:034.46:053.39:310.38:223.35:597:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:204.06:353.610:450.411:103.05:587:42First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:003.86:563.811:390.45:577:43First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:213.77:144.112:162.512:200.55:567:44First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:233.87:324.41:002.012:520.65:557:45Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:153.87:504.81:361.41:190.75:547:45Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:003.98:095.12:100.81:440.95:547:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:423.98:305.52:430.32:091.15:537:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:243.88:555.83:18-0.22:351.35:527:48Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:073.79:226.03:54-0.63:021.65:517:48Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:543.69:546.14:33-0.93:311.95:517:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:473.410:306.15:17-1.04:032.15:507:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:493.26:06-1.04:402.45:497:51Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:003.26:59-0.95:282.75:497:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:025.73:223.37:58-0.76:372.95:487:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:055.24:323.69:04-0.58:253.05:487:53Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:244.85:224.010:10-0.310:302.65:477:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:574.46:024.511:07-0.111:541.95:477:54Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:234.16:375.011:560.15:467:55Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:384.07:125.512:571.112:380.55:467:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:443.97:456.01:500.31:180.85:457:56Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:433.98:186.32:37-0.31:541.25:457:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:353.88:506.43:21-0.82:291.65:447:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:263.79:236.44:03-1.13:041.95:447:58New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:173.59:576.24:44-1.13:382.25:447:59New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:103.45:26-1.04:132.55:437:59New Moon31Fri
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 11:17 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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