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 34m 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 - Dec 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:316.18:533.91:091.82:37-0.66:414:44New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:036.39:333.91:431.93:13-0.86:424:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:386.410:163.92:202.03:52-0.96:434:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:156.311:043.92:592.04:34-0.96:444:44Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:576.111:554.03:442.25:18-0.86:454:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:455.74:372.36:04-0.56:464:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:504.111:40 AM5.15:432.46:54-0.16:464:44Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:504.312:494.57:062.57:500.36:474:44First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:514.62:183.98:522.28:520.76:484:45First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:475.03:563.610:251.69:531.06:494:45First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:385.45:233.611:340.810:491.36:494:45Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:255.96:353.712:300.16:504:45Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:096.27:323.81:18-0.56:514:45Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:516.58:204.012:281.62:01-0.96:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:316.69:044.01:131.72:41-1.16:524:46Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:096.59:454.01:541.83:20-1.16:534:46Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:456.410:274.02:341.93:57-1.06:534:47Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:216.111:084.03:142.14:34-0.86:544:47Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:575.711:513.93:552.25:10-0.46:544:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:345.24:392.35:45-0.16:554:48Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:353.911:13 AM4.65:282.56:210.46:554:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:233.911:57 AM4.16:272.66:580.86:564:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:154.012:563.57:542.67:401.26:564:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:084.22:293.09:462.38:331.66:574:50Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:574.44:192.811:051.89:321.96:574:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:404.75:472.911:571.210:272.06:574:52Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:195.16:483.112:380.66:584:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:565.57:313.41:140.06:584:53Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:335.88:083.612:022.01:48-0.56:584:54Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:106.28:433.812:452.02:23-0.96:594:54New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:486.59:194.01:271.92:59-1.26:594:55New Moon31Fri
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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