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 4h 22m at 11:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:55 pm (5.2 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 - Jun 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:134.45:184.610:180.011:172.05:438:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:424.06:065.011:170.35:438:01First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:033.96:495.412:291.312:090.65:428:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:143.87:275.71:260.712:540.95:428:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:143.88:025.92:150.11:351.25:428:02Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:043.88:346.02:57-0.32:121.55:428:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:493.89:056.13:35-0.62:461.75:428:03Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:313.89:356.04:12-0.73:191.95:428:04Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:133.710:065.84:48-0.73:512.15:428:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:573.610:375.65:24-0.64:252.35:428:05Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:423.66:01-0.45:012.55:428:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:293.56:39-0.25:422.75:428:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:213.67:180.16:322.85:428:06Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:264.63:183.78:000.47:392.95:428:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:154.14:123.98:480.79:192.95:428:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:223.74:564.19:400.911:012.55:428:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:543.45:344.510:321.15:428:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:233.36:084.912:082.011:19 AM1.35:428:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:383.36:435.412:581.312:031.45:428:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:403.57:195.81:410.612:461.65:438:08Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:333.77:576.32:23-0.11:301.65:438:08Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:213.98:366.73:04-0.72:131.75:438:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:084.09:186.93:46-1.12:581.85:438:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:564.110:026.94:31-1.43:461.85:448:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:474.210:496.75:17-1.54:361.95:448:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:404.36:04-1.45:332.05:448:09Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:354.36:52-1.06:362.25:458:09Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:355.72:334.57:42-0.67:502.25:458:09Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:385.03:334.78:350.09:232.15:458:09First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:544.34:325.09:340.510:591.85:468:09First Quarter30Mon
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 2:28 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 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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