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 3h 28m 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 - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:286.04:162.15:41-0.27:136:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:133.810:02 AM5.73:492.45:240.16:145:00Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:103.610:38 AM5.34:252.76:110.46:154:59Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:193.511:21 AM4.85:083.07:060.76:164:58Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:453.512:164.46:143.28:111.06:174:57Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:573.71:354.08:193.29:181.16:184:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:414.03:123.810:122.910:121.26:194:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:124.34:303.811:122.310:531.26:204:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:384.75:313.911:551.811:291.36:204:54Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:025.06:224.012:321.16:214:53Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:285.47:084.112:011.31:070.56:224:53Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:555.97:504.212:321.41:430.06:234:52Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:256.28:324.21:041.52:20-0.56:244:51New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:586.59:174.21:381.63:00-0.86:254:51New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:336.610:054.12:141.83:44-1.06:264:50New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:136.610:584.02:541.94:30-1.06:274:50Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:576.411:573.93:382.15:21-0.96:284:49Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:486.04:312.46:14-0.66:294:48Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:023.911:47 AM5.55:382.67:13-0.26:304:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:124.11:004.87:062.78:170.16:314:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:184.42:304.38:582.49:220.56:324:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:134.94:034.010:301.810:190.86:334:47First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:005.35:233.911:381.111:101.06:344:46Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:415.76:314.012:320.46:354:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:206.07:264.01:17-0.16:354:46Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:566.28:144.012:351.51:58-0.56:364:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:296.38:564.01:121.72:36-0.76:374:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:026.39:373.91:471.93:12-0.76:384:45Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:336.210:183.82:202.13:48-0.76:394:45Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:056.011:003.72:542.34:24-0.56:404:44Full Moon30Sun
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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