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 3h 32m 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:113.46:595.61:180.712:231.45:438:00Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:083.67:376.12:020.01:061.55:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:583.78:176.52:44-0.71:501.65:438:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:463.98:586.83:27-1.22:351.65:428:01Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:344.09:426.94:12-1.53:221.75:428:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:244.010:286.84:58-1.74:121.85:428:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:174.15:46-1.65:061.95:428:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:114.26:34-1.36:082.05:428:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:135.82:084.37:23-0.97:182.15:428:04Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:135.13:074.58:15-0.38:442.15:428:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:244.44:064.89:100.210:251.85:428:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:513.75:015.110:090.811:511.35:428:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:243.45:515.311:061.25:428:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:503.36:365.612:570.711:59 AM1.65:428:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:003.47:175.81:500.212:471.85:428:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:533.57:535.92:34-0.21:292.05:428:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:353.68:275.93:11-0.42:082.15:428:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:113.68:596.03:44-0.52:432.25:428:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:453.79:305.94:16-0.63:172.35:428:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:193.710:015.84:48-0.63:512.35:428:08New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:543.710:335.65:19-0.54:272.35:438:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:303.85:51-0.35:062.45:438:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:073.86:22-0.15:502.55:438:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:453.96:540.26:412.65:438:09Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:224.52:274.07:260.57:452.65:448:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:104.03:124.28:010.99:122.45:448:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:163.54:004.58:421.210:492.05:448:09First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:533.14:484.99:341.65:458:09First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:353.05:355.412:011.410:34 AM1.85:458:09First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:003.16:225.912:580.611:34 AM2.05:468:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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