Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 12:15 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:48 am (3.1 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 - Oct 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:485.810:055.43:360.34:000.46:486:38New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:185.810:465.04:070.64:410.36:496:37New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:495.711:314.64:381.15:230.46:506:35Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:205.55:071.66:060.66:506:34Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:194.111:53 AM5.25:362.06:540.86:516:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:183.712:294.96:062.57:511.16:526:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:413.41:154.56:412.99:101.36:536:30First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:493.42:284.37:443.210:401.26:536:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:153.64:084.210:343.311:451.16:546:27First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:533.95:264.311:563.06:556:26First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:184.26:234.612:310.912:422.56:566:25Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:404.57:084.81:070.71:192.06:566:24Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:024.87:495.01:390.61:521.66:576:22Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:245.28:275.12:080.52:261.16:586:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:495.59:055.22:360.53:010.66:596:20Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:165.89:455.13:050.73:380.27:006:19Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:466.010:284.93:350.84:19-0.17:006:17Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:196.211:174.54:081.15:04-0.27:016:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:566.24:431.55:54-0.27:026:15Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:144.211:40 AM6.05:221.96:50-0.17:036:14Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:233.812:315.76:102.37:560.17:046:13Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:513.71:375.37:152.79:160.27:046:11Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:273.83:015.08:582.910:370.37:056:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:384.24:334.910:522.711:420.27:066:09Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:294.65:504.912:092.17:076:08Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:095.16:545.012:340.21:061.57:086:07Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:455.47:485.01:180.31:530.97:096:06Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:175.78:355.01:570.42:360.47:106:05Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:475.99:184.82:300.73:150.17:106:04New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:156.09:584.63:011.03:52-0.17:116:03New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:436.010:394.43:301.34:28-0.17:126:02New Moon31Wed
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 3:01 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 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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