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 58m 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 - Jun 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:063.87:12-0.46:512.55:438:00Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:434.83:073.97:590.08:012.65:438:01Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:374.24:084.08:500.59:392.65:438:01First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:463.75:014.29:460.911:152.35:428:02First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:143.35:444.410:411.25:428:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:383.26:204.712:221.811:29 AM1.45:428:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:503.26:525.01:111.312:101.65:428:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:473.37:235.31:500.812:481.75:428:04Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:323.47:535.62:250.31:231.85:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:113.58:235.82:58-0.11:581.95:428:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:483.78:556.03:31-0.42:331.95:428:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:263.79:286.14:06-0.73:092.05:428:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:063.810:036.14:42-0.83:482.05:428:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:493.910:426.05:20-0.94:302.15:428:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:343.96:00-0.85:192.25:428:07Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:234.06:42-0.66:162.35:428:07Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:145.32:154.27:26-0.37:242.35:428:07Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:124.83:114.58:150.18:512.25:428:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:254.24:084.89:090.510:301.85:428:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:563.75:025.210:090.911:521.25:438:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:303.55:535.711:091.25:438:08Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:533.56:416.112:570.512:051.45:438:08Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:013.77:276.41:51-0.212:581.65:438:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:563.98:116.62:39-0.71:481.75:448:09Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:434.08:536.73:22-1.02:361.85:448:09New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:274.19:336.64:04-1.13:201.95:448:09New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:104.110:126.34:44-1.14:041.95:458:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:534.210:525.95:23-0.94:482.15:458:09Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:364.26:00-0.65:342.25:458:09Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:194.26:37-0.26:232.35:468:09Waxing 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 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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