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 30m 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 - Jun 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:053.95:225.010:340.511:581.35:438:00Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:353.66:105.411:300.85:438:01Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:543.66:545.81:020.612:211.15:428:01Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:003.77:356.11:55-0.11:081.45:428:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:543.88:146.22:41-0.51:521.65:428:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:413.88:516.33:22-0.82:331.75:428:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:243.89:266.24:01-0.93:121.95:428:03New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:073.810:016.04:39-0.93:502.05:428:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:493.810:355.85:16-0.84:282.25:428:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:323.85:53-0.65:082.35:428:05Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:163.76:29-0.35:532.55:428:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:023.87:050.06:442.65:428:06Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:294.52:513.87:420.47:482.75:428:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:164.03:424.08:220.89:192.65:428:06First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:193.54:304.29:081.210:592.35:428:07First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:493.15:134.59:591.55:428:07First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:243.05:514.912:081.810:51 AM1.75:428:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:443.16:285.312:591.211:40 AM1.85:428:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:453.27:055.71:410.612:261.95:428:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:343.57:446.12:200.01:111.95:438:08Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:163.78:236.42:58-0.61:561.95:438:08Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:573.99:036.73:37-1.02:411.95:438:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:394.09:466.84:17-1.33:281.85:438:09Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:244.210:306.64:59-1.44:171.85:448:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:104.35:42-1.35:111.95:448:09Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:594.56:26-1.06:111.95:448:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:115.71:504.77:10-0.67:201.95:458:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:105.02:464.97:570.08:431.95:458:09Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:214.23:445.18:490.610:211.65:458:09Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:523.64:435.49:491.111:471.15:468:09Third Quarter30Wed
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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