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 (tomorrow) : 3:18 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 7:46 pm (5.7 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 - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:423.012:505.15:252.89:250.96:486:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:084.911:000.66:496:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:585.06:506:35First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:203.95:255.312:040.211:31 AM3.26:516:33First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:384.36:305.712:52-0.212:352.56:516:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:024.87:276.01:32-0.41:261.86:526:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:295.38:176.02:09-0.52:141.06:536:29Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:575.89:065.92:43-0.33:000.46:546:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:286.29:545.53:160.03:46-0.16:546:27Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:006.410:445.03:490.54:34-0.46:556:25Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:346.511:404.44:211.15:24-0.46:566:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:096.34:531.76:18-0.36:576:23Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:453.811:48 AM6.05:252.37:180.06:586:22Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:123.412:345.55:582.98:320.46:586:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:353.41:345.06:393.310:050.56:596:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:283.73:084.69:193.611:250.57:006:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:044.04:484.511:383.37:016:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:284.35:594.612:210.412:372.87:026:15Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:484.56:524.71:020.41:162.37:026:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:064.77:344.81:330.51:481.87:036:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:225.08:114.81:590.62:191.47:046:12Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:395.28:454.72:210.72:481.07:056:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:565.59:194.62:411.03:190.67:066:10New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:155.79:554.43:011.23:510.37:076:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:365.810:334.13:211.54:250.17:076:08New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:595.911:173.83:421.85:030.07:086:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:255.94:042.15:470.07:096:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:123.510:56 AM5.84:252.56:370.17:106:04Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:243.211:35 AM5.64:472.87:390.27:116:03Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:285.38:580.37:126:02First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:485.010:190.27:136:01First Quarter31Thu
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 11:32 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 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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