Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 9:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 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 - Feb 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:263.85:481.75:420.96:505:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:274.312:173.26:481.76:101.36:505:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:134.41:422.78:191.66:451.76:495:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:154.54:012.510:061.27:522.16:485:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:284.85:472.811:190.69:412.36:475:28Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:355.26:433.212:12-0.16:465:29Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:345.77:223.612:57-0.76:465:30Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:286.17:584.012:061.81:37-1.26:455:30Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:176.58:334.41:011.42:16-1.56:445:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:036.69:094.81:511.02:54-1.56:435:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:496.59:475.12:400.73:32-1.46:425:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:356.110:265.23:290.44:10-1.06:415:34New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:235.511:085.34:210.44:48-0.56:405:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:154.711:525.25:160.55:260.26:395:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:143.96:160.76:050.96:385:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:425.01:303.27:310.96:481.56:375:38First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:414.83:272.89:110.97:512.16:365:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:554.65:332.910:480.79:402.46:355:40First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:124.66:453.211:570.311:082.46:345:41First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:184.87:233.512:450.06:335:42Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:105.07:503.712:072.21:21-0.26:325:43Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:515.28:133.912:491.91:51-0.36:305:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:265.38:334.11:231.62:16-0.36:295:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:575.38:544.21:541.42:40-0.36:285:45Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:275.39:164.42:251.13:03-0.26:275:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:575.19:384.52:561.03:26-0.16:265:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:274.910:034.63:290.83:490.16:255:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:004.510:294.74:040.84:120.46:235:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:374.110:584.74:430.84:360.86:225:50Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 6:01 am — 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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