Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:51 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:516.511:524.54:371.05:39-0.46:486:38Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:306.45:101.66:38-0.26:496:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:023.812:156.15:452.27:470.06:506:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:403.41:105.76:242.89:150.26:516:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:063.42:285.27:293.310:510.26:516:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:373.84:095.010:213.56:526:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:174.25:345.012:020.112:013.06:536:30Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:464.56:385.112:550.012:582.56:546:28Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:104.77:285.21:350.11:402.06:546:27Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:314.98:085.22:070.22:161.56:556:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:505.18:445.12:320.42:471.26:566:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:085.39:174.92:540.73:170.86:576:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:255.59:494.63:131.03:480.66:576:22New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:435.610:244.33:311.34:190.46:586:21New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:025.611:014.03:491.74:530.36:596:19New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:235.611:453.64:062.05:300.47:006:18Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:465.54:222.36:130.57:016:17Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:423.311:13 AM5.44:342.67:060.77:016:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:143.011:47 AM5.14:292.98:160.87:026:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:414.89:490.87:036:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:164.611:040.57:046:12First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:583.84:104.610:373.511:550.37:056:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:004.15:294.911:542.97:066:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:164.66:325.112:350.112:462.17:066:09Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:395.27:285.31:110.01:321.27:076:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:055.78:205.31:450.12:180.47:086:07Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:346.39:115.12:180.43:03-0.37:096:06Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:066.710:024.82:510.83:50-0.87:106:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:406.910:584.43:251.24:39-1.17:116:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:176.93:591.75:31-1.17:126:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:013.910:58 AM6.74:362.26:28-0.97:136:02Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:55 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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