Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 9:16 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 39m at 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:403.66:544.212:152.112:120.86:047:37First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:413.77:194.71:011.512:470.86:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:333.97:455.11:400.81:210.86:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:204.08:145.62:180.21:530.96:017:40Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:044.18:456.02:57-0.42:271.06:007:40Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:494.19:206.33:38-0.93:031.25:597:41Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:374.09:586.44:21-1.23:411.45:587:42Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:293.910:406.35:07-1.44:221.65:577:43Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:263.75:57-1.35:091.85:577:43Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:293.66:50-1.16:062.15:567:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:225.62:393.77:48-0.87:172.35:557:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:265.13:513.98:51-0.48:532.45:547:46Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:444.54:554.29:58-0.110:422.15:537:46Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:144.15:474.611:000.25:537:47Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:403.96:315.012:041.511:54 AM0.55:527:48Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:533.87:105.41:060.812:410.85:517:49Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:553.87:455.71:560.21:221.05:507:49Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:463.88:185.82:39-0.21:591.35:507:50Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:313.88:495.93:17-0.52:331.55:497:51New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:123.79:185.93:53-0.73:041.75:487:52New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:523.69:485.84:28-0.73:351.95:487:52New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:333.510:195.65:03-0.74:072.15:477:53New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:163.45:39-0.54:402.35:477:54Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:023.46:16-0.35:182.45:467:54Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:533.46:54-0.16:032.65:467:55Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:044.72:493.47:350.27:002.85:457:56Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:504.33:473.68:200.58:232.85:457:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:483.94:353.89:100.810:142.65:457:57First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:103.55:154.210:041.011:352.15:447:58First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:423.35:504.610:541.25:447:58First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:033.36:245.112:311.411:39 AM1.35:437:59Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 6:25 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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