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 17m 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 - Jul 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:023.48:316.23:26-0.51:592.65:468:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:393.59:086.44:03-0.82:412.65:478:09Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:173.69:476.54:40-1.03:232.55:478:09Full Moon3Thu
4Fri11:563.710:286.55:19-1.14:082.55:488:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:373.85:58-1.14:592.55:488:08Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:194.06:38-0.95:572.55:498:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:005.82:034.37:17-0.57:042.45:498:08Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:555.12:504.67:580.08:262.35:508:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:024.33:395.08:410.610:071.95:508:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:313.64:295.49:291.211:381.25:518:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:193.25:205.810:251.85:518:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:033.26:116.112:500.411:24 AM2.25:528:07Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:223.47:016.41:48-0.312:242.45:538:06Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:163.67:506.62:38-0.81:222.55:538:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:003.88:356.73:22-1.12:142.55:548:05New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:393.99:186.74:03-1.23:022.45:548:05New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:164.09:576.54:41-1.13:452.45:558:05New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:524.010:366.25:18-0.94:282.45:568:04New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:274.15:52-0.65:112.45:568:04Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:024.16:24-0.25:572.45:578:03Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:364.26:530.36:462.55:588:02Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:304.62:124.37:210.87:462.55:588:02Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:154.02:514.47:461.39:092.45:598:01First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:163.33:344.58:111.810:562.16:008:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:072.84:234.78:402.36:008:00First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:382.85:144.912:181.59:31 AM2.76:017:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:193.06:035.31:141.010:56 AM2.96:027:58Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:543.36:515.61:560.412:073.06:037:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:203.57:356.12:33-0.11:042.96:037:57Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:453.78:176.43:08-0.51:522.76:047:56Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:123.98:586.73:42-0.82:372.46:057:55Full Moon31Thu
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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