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 (tomorrow) : in 7h 01m at 3:18 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:59 am (3.4 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 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:255.88:393.612:102.51:57-1.06:505:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:115.99:073.81:022.32:33-1.16:495:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:506.09:333.91:442.13:05-1.16:485:26Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:256.09:593.92:191.93:34-1.06:485:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:585.810:234.02:531.84:01-0.86:475:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:295.610:484.03:271.74:25-0.56:465:29Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:005.211:134.14:021.64:49-0.16:455:30Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:324.711:384.24:401.65:100.36:445:31Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:064.15:221.65:290.86:435:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:054.211:45 AM3.46:121.75:441.36:425:33Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:354.212:412.77:201.75:551.76:415:34Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:144.33:032.29:161.55:452.16:405:35Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:144.311:021.06:395:36Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:334.512:030.46:385:37Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:464.97:543.212:46-0.36:375:38Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:455.48:083.51:23-0.86:365:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:365.98:293.712:182.41:58-1.36:355:39Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:216.48:554.11:071.92:32-1.66:345:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:056.69:234.41:521.53:06-1.66:335:41New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:496.59:554.72:381.03:40-1.56:325:42New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:336.210:295.03:270.74:14-1.16:315:43New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:215.511:065.24:180.54:47-0.56:305:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:134.611:465.35:140.45:200.36:295:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:153.76:170.45:521.06:275:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:305.21:442.97:360.56:241.86:265:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:265.14:222.69:240.47:062.46:255:47First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:414.96:503.011:020.19:332.96:245:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:084.97:283.412:11-0.36:235:49First Quarter28Fri
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 6:38 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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