Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 48m at 10:12 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:12 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:423.89:396.04:19-0.53:232.25:468:09Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:173.910:126.04:52-0.64:012.25:478:09Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:544.010:485.85:26-0.64:412.25:478:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:344.16:01-0.45:272.35:478:09Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:164.26:38-0.26:202.35:488:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:135.12:024.47:160.17:242.35:488:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:074.52:534.67:580.58:472.25:498:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:174.03:494.98:480.910:251.85:508:08Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:513.54:455.39:471.311:481.25:508:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:313.45:395.710:521.65:518:07Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:563.56:316.212:520.511:54 AM1.85:518:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:023.87:216.61:47-0.212:521.85:528:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:554.08:096.82:35-0.71:471.85:528:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:404.38:546.93:19-1.12:381.75:538:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:244.49:386.84:02-1.23:261.75:548:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:074.510:216.64:43-1.14:141.75:548:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:494.611:046.15:23-0.95:031.85:558:05Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:334.66:02-0.55:531.95:568:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:174.66:400.06:462.15:568:04Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:344.92:034.67:170.57:472.25:578:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:254.22:534.57:541.19:082.25:588:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:303.63:494.68:361.610:472.15:588:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:063.14:454.79:302.05:598:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:533.05:374.912:071.710:37 AM2.36:008:01First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:183.26:235.21:041.211:39 AM2.56:008:00Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:103.47:045.41:470.812:322.56:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:453.67:415.72:220.41:162.46:027:58Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:143.88:166.02:530.01:562.36:027:58Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:434.08:506.23:24-0.22:342.16:037:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:124.29:246.23:54-0.43:122.06:047:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:434.410:006.24:25-0.53:511.96:057:55Full Moon31Mon
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 1:42 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 59% 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 (59% 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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