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 1h 21m 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 - Sep 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:394.27:425.52:080.31:402.46:287:19Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:034.38:185.72:400.22:142.26:287:17Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:254.48:495.73:080.12:441.96:297:16Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:474.69:205.73:340.13:141.76:307:15Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:094.79:505.63:590.23:451.56:317:13Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:334.810:215.44:240.44:181.46:317:12Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:594.910:555.14:490.64:541.36:327:11Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:275.011:324.75:140.95:331.36:337:09Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:585.05:411.26:191.46:337:08Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:174.212:345.06:081.77:141.46:347:06Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:163.71:195.06:402.18:281.46:357:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:463.32:205.07:222.510:071.26:357:04Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:553.33:415.08:442.911:310.86:367:02Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:233.65:015.310:432.96:377:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:144.06:095.712:310.312:022.56:376:59Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:524.47:076.11:20-0.21:012.06:386:58Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:274.97:596.42:03-0.51:531.56:396:57Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:005.38:476.52:43-0.62:411.06:396:55New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:355.69:346.33:21-0.53:270.66:406:54New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:105.810:206.03:58-0.34:140.36:416:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:465.911:095.44:340.25:020.26:426:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:245.85:100.75:530.36:426:50Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:014.812:045.65:471.36:480.56:436:48Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:014.212:485.36:241.97:510.86:446:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:183.71:405.07:072.59:121.06:446:45First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:123.52:514.68:103.010:451.06:456:44First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:023.64:204.510:263.211:570.96:466:43First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:043.95:364.611:593.06:466:41First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:384.26:344.812:490.712:512.66:476:40Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:034.47:195.01:280.61:292.36:486:38Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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