Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:15 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 40m at 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:364.63:283.210:151.99:281.46:594:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:294.85:043.111:291.410:261.76:594:56Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:145.06:223.212:230.96:594:57Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:535.27:173.31:040.46:594:58Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:275.47:563.51:380.06:594:58Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:595.68:293.612:362.12:09-0.36:594:59Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:295.88:593.71:102.02:39-0.56:595:00New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:595.99:293.81:422.03:08-0.66:595:01New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:295.910:013.82:152.03:39-0.76:595:02New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:005.910:343.92:492.04:10-0.76:595:03New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:325.711:103.93:252.04:42-0.66:595:04Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:075.411:484.04:042.05:15-0.46:595:05Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:465.04:502.15:50-0.16:595:05Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:304.111:32 AM4.55:452.16:270.36:595:06Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:174.212:313.96:562.17:100.86:595:07First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:124.41:583.38:351.98:061.26:585:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:114.83:513.010:151.49:151.56:585:09First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:105.25:293.111:270.610:251.76:585:10First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:055.76:423.412:24-0.26:575:11Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:586.17:353.81:13-0.86:575:12Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:476.58:204.112:261.61:57-1.36:575:13Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:346.89:014.31:181.52:40-1.66:565:14Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:186.89:424.42:071.43:21-1.66:565:15Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:026.610:244.52:541.34:01-1.46:555:16Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:456.211:064.53:421.34:40-1.16:555:17Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:295.611:494.54:311.45:18-0.66:545:18Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:154.95:221.55:550.06:535:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:334.412:044.16:201.76:320.66:535:20Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:224.41:053.47:321.87:111.26:525:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:194.32:392.99:161.78:021.86:525:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:224.34:452.710:521.49:202.26:515:23Third Quarter31Wed
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 8:43 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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