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 : 10:55 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 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 - Apr 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:264.611:205.95:14-0.95:060.56:407:15Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:234.16:07-0.85:481.16:387:15Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:045.61:293.67:04-0.56:331.66:377:16Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:545.22:533.28:10-0.17:302.16:367:17First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:554.74:383.29:320.29:042.56:347:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:154.36:033.510:580.311:052.46:337:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:464.16:573.812:050.36:327:19First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:014.17:344.112:232.112:560.26:307:20Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:594.28:024.31:151.61:340.36:297:21Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:454.38:254.51:551.22:050.36:287:21Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:234.48:474.72:280.82:310.46:277:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:574.49:084.92:580.52:550.66:257:23Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:304.39:305.13:280.23:180.76:247:24Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:034.29:535.23:580.03:420.96:237:24Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:374.010:185.24:31-0.14:061.16:227:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:153.710:455.25:06-0.24:311.46:207:26Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:583.511:155.15:44-0.14:591.76:197:27Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:503.26:270.05:292.06:187:27Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:553.07:170.16:082.36:177:28Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:374.73:233.08:190.37:072.56:167:29Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:394.44:483.29:340.38:592.76:147:30Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:074.25:453.610:470.210:582.36:137:31Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:414.26:274.111:450.16:127:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:584.37:044.712:111.712:330.06:117:32Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:034.57:405.31:080.91:170.06:107:33Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:004.78:165.81:580.21:590.16:097:34Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:524.78:536.22:45-0.52:380.26:087:34New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:424.79:316.43:31-1.03:180.56:077:35New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:324.510:106.44:18-1.33:580.86:067:36New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:254.210:516.25:06-1.34:391.26:057:37Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 7:40 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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