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 2h 12m 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 - Dec 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:375.711:443.73:282.45:00-0.36:414:44Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:125.44:062.65:370.06:424:44Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:323.610:48 AM4.94:502.76:160.36:424:44Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:253.611:31 AM4.55:462.96:570.76:434:44Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:233.812:243.97:053.07:441.06:444:44Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:154.01:443.59:012.88:371.36:454:44Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:594.33:263.210:312.39:311.56:464:44Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:354.74:543.211:271.610:191.76:474:44Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:095.16:033.312:120.96:474:44Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:445.56:593.512:520.26:484:45Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:206.07:453.71:30-0.46:494:45Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:586.48:293.912:301.82:10-0.96:494:45New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:386.89:124.01:141.82:51-1.36:504:45New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:196.99:574.11:581.83:34-1.56:514:46New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:036.910:454.22:451.84:18-1.56:524:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:496.611:354.33:361.95:04-1.36:524:46Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:406.14:331.95:50-0.96:534:47Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:284.411:37 AM5.45:392.06:38-0.46:534:47Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:254.512:434.66:572.17:300.26:544:47First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:254.82:073.88:371.98:280.86:544:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:255.03:493.410:161.49:311.36:554:48First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:205.35:253.311:310.810:321.66:554:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:115.66:423.412:290.26:564:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:565.87:383.51:16-0.36:564:50Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:376.08:213.712:152.01:55-0.66:574:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:146.18:573.812:582.12:30-0.76:574:51Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:486.19:303.81:352.13:03-0.86:574:52Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:206.010:023.82:092.13:33-0.76:584:52Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:515.910:343.82:432.14:03-0.66:584:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:225.711:063.83:172.14:33-0.56:584:54Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:545.411:403.93:542.25:03-0.26:594:54Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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