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 6h 24m at 10:55 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:10 am (3.4 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 - Jul 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:124.92:044.27:120.27:192.55:468:09Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:564.42:524.27:480.78:302.55:478:09First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:493.83:444.38:271.210:082.45:478:09First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:043.34:354.59:131.611:372.05:488:09First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:463.05:214.710:091.95:488:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:213.06:035.012:391.511:06 AM2.15:498:08Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:323.16:435.41:251.011:58 AM2.25:498:08Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:203.47:215.72:030.512:452.35:508:08Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:583.67:586.02:380.01:302.25:508:08Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:323.88:356.33:12-0.42:122.15:518:07Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:064.09:126.53:46-0.72:552.05:518:07Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:424.29:516.54:22-0.93:381.95:528:07Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:214.410:336.44:59-0.94:241.85:538:06Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:024.55:37-0.85:151.85:538:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:454.76:16-0.56:121.85:548:05Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:085.41:324.96:56-0.17:171.85:548:05Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:064.82:255.17:390.48:361.85:558:04Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:174.03:235.38:291.010:131.55:568:04Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:523.54:265.59:301.511:411.05:568:03Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:353.35:265.810:401.95:578:03Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:043.56:236.112:500.411:49 AM2.15:588:02Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:083.77:156.31:46-0.112:502.15:588:02Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:554.08:026.42:32-0.51:442.15:598:01Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:354.28:436.53:12-0.72:312.06:008:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:104.39:226.43:49-0.73:131.96:018:00New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:444.49:586.24:23-0.63:531.96:017:59New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:174.510:335.94:56-0.44:321.96:027:58New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:504.511:085.45:26-0.15:121.96:037:57Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:244.55:560.25:542.06:037:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:584.56:240.66:402.16:047:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:244.41:364.56:521.17:342.26:057:55Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 1:32 am — 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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