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 3h 58m 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 - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:514.48:115.62:300.22:092.06:287:19Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:144.68:445.62:580.22:421.76:287:17Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:354.79:155.63:220.33:121.56:297:16New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:574.99:465.43:460.43:431.36:307:15New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:195.010:175.24:080.64:161.26:317:13New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:435.110:504.94:310.84:511.16:317:12New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:095.111:264.54:551.15:291.16:327:11Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:375.15:191.56:111.26:337:09Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:084.012:105.15:431.87:021.36:337:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:023.612:505.06:102.28:091.46:347:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:223.21:474.96:452.59:421.36:357:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:293.13:074.97:482.911:091.06:357:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:013.44:355.110:013.06:367:02First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:503.85:475.412:100.511:36 AM2.66:377:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:274.36:475.812:580.112:392.16:376:59Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:004.87:406.11:40-0.21:321.56:386:58Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:345.38:306.22:19-0.32:210.96:396:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:085.89:176.12:56-0.33:080.46:396:55Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:436.110:055.83:33-0.13:560.06:406:54Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:206.310:545.44:100.34:45-0.16:416:52Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:596.311:484.84:470.75:37-0.16:426:51Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:426.15:261.36:320.16:426:50Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:494.212:285.86:071.97:340.56:436:48Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:043.81:235.36:542.48:510.86:446:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:473.52:334.98:012.910:230.96:446:45Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:313.74:014.710:013.011:390.86:456:44Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:374.05:224.711:392.86:466:43Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:184.26:244.812:350.712:392.46:466:41Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:474.57:134.91:160.71:222.06:476:40Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:114.77:535.01:490.71:571.76:486:39Waning Crescent30Thu
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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