Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 08m at 8:34 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:34 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:575.75:331.16:380.86:277:19Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:374.112:415.76:061.67:440.86:287:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:503.51:355.66:432.19:120.96:297:17First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:403.22:485.57:362.610:490.66:297:15First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:403.34:165.59:222.96:307:14First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:523.75:355.712:030.211:18 AM2.86:317:13Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:364.26:405.912:59-0.112:322.46:327:11Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:104.67:356.11:45-0.31:281.96:327:10Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:424.98:226.12:23-0.42:161.46:337:09Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:115.39:056.02:58-0.22:591.06:347:07Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:405.59:455.73:300.03:400.76:347:06Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:095.610:245.33:590.44:200.66:357:04Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:385.611:054.84:270.85:000.66:367:03Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:065.611:484.34:541.35:420.76:367:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:365.45:201.76:260.96:377:00Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:373.812:095.25:442.27:181.26:386:59Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:423.312:484.96:052.68:281.46:386:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:443.11:424.66:232.910:121.46:396:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:094.411:351.26:406:55Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:153.54:434.510:493.36:406:53Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:293.85:504.712:271.012:022.96:416:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:454.16:405.01:040.712:482.56:426:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:024.47:245.31:350.51:262.06:436:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:224.88:045.42:020.42:031.56:436:48Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:445.28:435.52:290.42:401.06:446:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:085.69:225.42:560.53:180.56:456:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:365.910:055.23:240.63:590.16:456:43New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:076.210:514.83:540.94:44-0.16:466:42New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:416.311:444.34:251.35:34-0.26:476:41Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:226.25:001.76:29-0.16:486:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 12:04 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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