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 1h 12m 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 - Aug 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:184.48:367.12:58-1.02:171.76:057:55Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:564.79:237.03:39-1.23:091.46:067:54Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:345.010:106.84:18-1.24:001.26:077:53Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:145.210:576.24:58-0.94:531.16:077:52Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:565.411:475.55:36-0.45:471.16:087:51Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:395.46:140.16:451.26:097:50Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:414.71:255.46:520.87:511.46:097:49Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:444.02:165.27:311.59:171.56:107:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:123.33:185.18:172.110:581.36:117:47Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:143.14:285.19:272.66:127:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:033.35:345.212:191.011:02 AM2.86:127:45Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:023.66:315.31:160.712:152.86:137:44Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:353.87:175.51:590.41:072.66:147:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:014.07:555.72:320.21:472.46:157:42Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:224.18:295.83:010.12:212.26:157:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:444.39:005.93:260.02:541.96:167:40New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:064.59:315.83:500.03:271.76:177:38New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:294.710:025.74:150.14:011.66:177:37New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:544.810:355.44:390.34:371.56:187:36New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:204.911:115.05:040.55:171.46:197:35Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:505.011:524.55:290.96:011.46:207:34Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:235.15:551.26:531.46:207:33Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:423.91:045.16:231.67:591.56:217:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:503.41:565.26:562.19:321.46:227:30First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:403.13:085.27:442.511:071.06:227:29First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:423.24:295.49:232.86:237:28First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:553.55:425.812:150.411:12 AM2.76:247:26Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:404.06:446.21:08-0.112:262.36:247:25Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:164.47:396.51:53-0.41:251.86:257:24Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:504.98:286.62:34-0.62:171.36:267:22Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:245.39:156.53:11-0.73:060.96:277:21Full Moon31Sun
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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