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 4h 43m at 9:16 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:41 am (4.1 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 - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:576.210:395.03:470.74:29-0.16:486:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:306.111:264.54:191.25:140.06:496:37Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:045.94:511.66:000.26:506:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:194.011:40 AM5.65:242.16:500.56:506:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:223.612:215.25:582.57:490.86:516:33Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:503.41:114.86:372.99:061.16:526:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:513.42:234.47:493.210:341.16:526:30Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:083.73:594.310:273.311:391.16:536:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:453.95:194.311:502.96:546:27Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:114.26:184.512:251.012:392.46:556:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:324.57:054.61:000.91:171.96:566:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:534.87:464.81:290.91:511.46:566:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:145.28:234.81:560.92:241.06:576:22Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:365.59:004.82:211.02:570.56:586:21New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:005.89:384.72:471.13:320.26:596:20New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:276.010:184.53:141.24:10-0.16:596:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:576.211:044.33:431.54:52-0.37:006:17New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:326.211:574.04:141.85:38-0.37:016:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:116.14:502.16:31-0.27:026:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:003.711:59 AM5.85:322.47:310.07:036:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:183.612:595.46:282.78:420.27:046:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:493.72:175.07:563.010:000.37:046:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:034.03:524.810:032.811:080.37:056:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:554.55:174.811:352.37:066:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:375.06:284.812:020.312:391.67:076:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:145.57:284.812:480.41:310.87:086:07Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:485.98:214.81:280.62:170.27:096:06Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:216.29:084.72:050.83:00-0.27:106:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:536.49:524.52:401.13:40-0.47:106:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:256.410:364.33:121.44:20-0.57:116:03Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:566.311:234.03:441.85:00-0.47:126:02Full Moon31Fri
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 11:58 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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