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 3h 41m 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 - Aug 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:164.510:376.04:58-0.44:321.86:057:54Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:524.711:195.65:31-0.35:191.76:067:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:314.96:050.06:111.76:077:53Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:065.11:145.06:420.47:121.76:077:52Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:024.52:035.17:210.98:281.76:087:51Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:143.83:025.38:081.410:051.46:097:50Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:553.44:095.59:121.911:340.96:107:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:423.45:165.710:332.26:107:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:053.66:176.112:430.411:49 AM2.26:117:47Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:034.07:126.41:37-0.212:532.16:127:46Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:474.38:026.62:24-0.51:481.96:137:45Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:254.68:476.63:05-0.72:361.76:137:44New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:004.89:286.53:43-0.73:211.56:147:43New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:354.910:086.24:18-0.64:041.46:157:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:104.910:475.84:52-0.34:461.46:157:40New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:444.911:275.35:250.15:291.56:167:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:194.95:560.66:141.66:177:38Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:084.712:564.86:261.17:041.86:187:37Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:544.11:364.76:551.68:051.96:187:36Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:523.52:244.67:262.19:352.06:197:35First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:273.13:294.58:062.511:161.76:207:33First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:393.14:414.69:282.86:207:32First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:073.35:434.912:241.311:11 AM2.96:217:31First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:493.66:335.21:110.912:152.76:227:30Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:173.97:165.51:480.61:032.56:237:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:424.17:555.82:200.21:432.26:237:27Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:074.48:326.12:500.02:211.86:247:26Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:334.79:086.23:20-0.22:591.56:257:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:025.09:476.13:51-0.23:391.26:257:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:345.210:275.94:22-0.14:221.06:267:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:085.411:125.54:550.15:090.96:277:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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