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 1h 09m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:153.611:45 AM6.25:172.77:32-0.57:136:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:513.511:43 AM5.65:103.17:46-0.16:145:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:393.712:575.06:413.49:080.16:154:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:474.02:344.69:143.310:160.36:164:58Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:284.34:024.410:472.811:070.46:174:57Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:594.65:114.411:442.211:460.66:184:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:254.96:064.312:271.76:194:55Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:465.26:524.312:170.81:031.26:204:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:055.47:334.212:431.11:360.76:214:54Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:245.68:104.11:041.42:060.36:224:53New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:435.88:473.91:251.72:370.06:234:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:045.99:253.81:451.93:09-0.26:244:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:275.910:073.62:072.23:44-0.36:254:51New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:525.910:573.42:292.44:22-0.26:254:50New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:215.811:573.22:512.65:05-0.16:264:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:545.63:132.85:540.06:274:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:183.110:35 AM5.43:373.06:510.16:284:49Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:305.07:550.26:294:48First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:053.612:474.66:313.59:000.36:304:48First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:303.92:264.49:103.29:540.36:314:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:564.43:584.210:362.510:390.46:324:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:235.05:134.211:351.511:200.66:334:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:535.66:204.212:260.66:344:46Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:256.27:204.21:14-0.36:354:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:006.78:164.212:371.22:00-1.06:364:45Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:377.19:104.11:151.52:47-1.46:374:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:167.210:063.91:551.83:35-1.66:384:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:577.011:063.72:352.14:25-1.56:384:45Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:416.73:192.45:17-1.26:394:45Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:113.610:29 AM6.24:092.76:11-0.86:404:44Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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