Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 9:22 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:25 pm (4.8 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 - Aug 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:103.77:035.81:390.212:442.46:067:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:513.97:476.02:23-0.11:352.36:067:53Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:234.18:256.02:59-0.22:162.26:077:52Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:504.28:596.03:30-0.22:522.16:087:51New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:164.39:315.93:58-0.23:251.96:097:50New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:414.410:015.84:24-0.13:581.86:097:49New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:074.510:325.54:490.14:331.86:107:48New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:344.611:055.15:140.35:101.86:117:47Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:034.65:390.65:501.86:117:46Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:334.76:041.06:351.96:127:45Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:194.21:084.76:291.47:302.06:137:44Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:083.71:504.76:561.88:472.06:147:43First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:213.22:464.87:282.210:301.76:147:42First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:262.93:575.08:222.511:501.26:157:41First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:173.15:075.310:062.76:167:40First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:183.56:085.712:460.611:34 AM2.66:167:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:583.97:026.21:320.112:392.36:177:38Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:334.37:526.62:12-0.41:341.96:187:36Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:074.78:396.82:51-0.72:251.46:197:35Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:425.19:266.83:29-0.83:141.06:197:34Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:195.410:126.54:06-0.74:040.86:207:33Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:585.711:016.04:45-0.54:560.66:217:32Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:395.811:545.35:230.05:510.66:217:30Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:245.86:030.66:500.76:227:29Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:544.51:135.76:431.27:590.96:237:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:073.92:105.47:291.99:281.16:247:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:493.43:215.28:312.411:040.96:247:25Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:433.54:405.210:102.86:257:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:043.75:515.312:190.711:42 AM2.76:267:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:534.06:485.41:150.412:462.56:267:21Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:254.27:345.51:570.31:322.36:277:20Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:53 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 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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