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 5m 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:595.610:006.23:48-0.53:530.66:277:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:345.810:465.74:23-0.14:410.56:287:18Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:115.811:355.14:580.45:300.56:297:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:505.75:330.96:220.76:297:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:284.412:315.56:071.57:200.96:307:14Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:313.81:175.26:422.18:321.26:317:13Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:023.32:144.97:222.610:101.36:317:12Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:153.33:344.78:353.011:381.16:327:10Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:503.54:574.710:513.16:337:09Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:333.86:034.912:380.912:082.96:337:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:594.06:535.11:200.712:572.66:347:06Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:214.37:345.31:530.51:352.26:357:05Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:404.58:095.42:200.52:081.86:357:03Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:004.88:425.52:450.42:401.56:367:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:205.09:155.43:080.53:121.26:377:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:425.29:485.33:320.63:460.96:386:59New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:075.410:245.03:560.84:220.76:386:58New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:345.611:044.64:211.05:020.66:396:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:045.611:514.24:481.45:470.66:406:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:395.65:171.76:390.76:406:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:493.712:235.55:492.17:430.86:416:52Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:073.41:195.36:302.59:070.86:426:51First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:003.32:375.27:362.910:370.66:426:49First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:353.64:105.29:453.011:460.36:436:48First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:314.05:305.411:282.66:446:46Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:114.56:365.612:390.112:352.06:446:45Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:465.07:325.81:23-0.11:291.46:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:195.58:225.82:03-0.12:170.86:466:42Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:525.89:095.72:390.13:020.36:476:41Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:246.19:535.43:130.33:460.06:476:40Full Moon30Tue
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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