Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 3:18 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:193.48:235.73:04-0.11:552.05:438:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:003.48:515.93:38-0.42:242.15:438:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:433.49:216.04:14-0.72:542.35:438:01Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:293.39:546.14:52-0.83:272.45:428:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:183.35:33-0.94:032.65:428:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:123.36:17-0.94:462.75:428:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:083.47:03-0.85:422.85:428:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:035.53:063.67:52-0.66:562.95:428:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:015.13:583.98:43-0.38:332.85:428:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:134.54:424.39:370.110:242.45:428:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:424.05:224.910:280.411:471.65:428:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:143.76:015.411:160.85:428:05Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:393.56:416.012:520.712:021.25:428:06Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:553.57:216.41:48-0.112:471.65:428:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:573.68:026.72:37-0.81:321.95:428:07Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:523.78:436.83:24-1.22:182.15:428:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:443.79:256.84:09-1.53:032.35:428:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:353.710:076.64:54-1.43:482.45:428:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:253.75:39-1.34:352.55:428:08Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:153.76:23-1.05:242.75:438:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:053.77:05-0.66:192.85:438:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:185.22:563.87:47-0.17:222.95:438:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:064.63:464.08:280.48:452.85:438:09First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:024.04:304.29:100.810:292.65:448:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:183.45:084.49:541.311:522.15:448:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:533.15:414.710:361.75:448:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:272.96:135.012:511.511:16 AM2.05:458:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:463.06:465.31:370.911:56 AM2.35:458:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:423.27:195.72:150.312:372.55:458:09Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:253.37:556.02:51-0.11:182.55:468:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 96% 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 (96% 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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