Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 5:48 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:545.23:403.38:29-0.47:492.66:037:38First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:034.85:023.69:47-0.29:472.66:027:39First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:324.56:004.111:00-0.211:272.26:017:39First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:014.46:454.511:59-0.26:007:40First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:164.47:235.012:361.512:48-0.15:597:41Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:194.57:575.41:310.81:310.15:587:42Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:144.58:305.72:180.22:090.35:587:42Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:024.49:015.93:01-0.22:440.65:577:43Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:474.29:315.93:41-0.63:160.95:567:44Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:314.010:015.84:20-0.73:471.35:557:45Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:173.810:315.65:00-0.74:181.75:547:46Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:063.65:40-0.64:492.05:537:46Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:593.46:21-0.45:222.35:537:47Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:023.27:05-0.16:002.65:527:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:124.73:203.27:550.26:512.95:517:49Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:584.24:413.48:550.58:223.05:517:49Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:033.95:353.610:020.610:422.95:507:50Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:373.66:103.911:000.711:582.45:497:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:043.56:394.211:470.85:497:51Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:123.67:054.612:461.912:260.85:487:52Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:083.77:315.01:261.31:010.95:477:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:583.87:585.52:030.71:340.95:477:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:434.08:285.92:390.12:081.15:467:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:284.09:006.23:17-0.52:431.25:467:55New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:144.09:366.43:58-0.93:201.45:457:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:033.910:156.44:41-1.23:591.65:457:56New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:583.910:586.35:28-1.34:441.95:457:57Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:583.86:18-1.25:352.15:447:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:033.87:12-1.06:382.45:447:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:445.53:133.98:09-0.77:582.55:447:59First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:514.94:214.29:13-0.39:422.45:438:00First Quarter31Sat
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 8:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (69% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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