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 1h 38m at 2:41 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:294.84:123.59:06-0.18:522.56:037:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:514.45:143.910:170.010:462.26:027:39Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:244.26:034.411:190.16:017:39Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:464.26:454.912:051.512:120.26:007:40Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:564.27:245.41:050.812:580.35:597:41Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:564.38:015.81:560.11:400.55:587:42Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:494.38:376.12:42-0.52:200.75:587:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:374.29:126.23:26-0.92:571.05:577:43New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:244.19:476.24:08-1.03:341.35:567:44New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:113.910:226.04:49-1.04:101.65:557:45New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:013.75:31-0.94:481.95:547:46Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:533.56:14-0.65:282.25:537:46Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:513.46:58-0.36:132.55:537:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:174.82:583.47:460.17:102.75:527:48Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:054.34:093.58:390.48:382.85:517:49First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:083.85:053.79:400.710:362.65:517:49First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:343.55:474.010:380.911:532.25:507:50First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:013.36:204.311:271.15:497:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:133.36:494.612:451.612:071.25:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:123.47:175.01:261.112:431.35:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:013.57:455.42:030.51:171.45:477:53Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:443.78:155.72:380.01:511.55:477:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:253.88:476.03:14-0.52:261.55:467:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:073.89:216.23:51-0.83:021.65:467:55Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:513.89:586.34:31-1.13:411.75:457:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:403.810:406.25:14-1.24:231.95:457:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:323.85:59-1.15:132.05:457:57Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:283.86:47-1.06:112.25:447:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:185.52:284.07:37-0.67:222.35:447:58Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:204.93:304.28:33-0.38:552.35:447:59Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:354.34:304.69:330.110:371.95:437:59Third Quarter31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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