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 (tomorrow) : 1:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 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 - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:576.79:374.01:381.83:11-1.46:594:56Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:396.910:224.02:221.83:54-1.66:594:56Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:226.811:104.13:091.84:38-1.56:594:57Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:096.44:001.95:23-1.36:594:58Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:014.211:01 AM5.94:582.06:10-0.86:594:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:554.311:59 AM5.16:052.16:59-0.36:595:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:534.51:084.37:292.17:530.36:595:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:544.72:383.79:131.88:540.96:595:01Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:535.04:203.310:451.29:581.36:595:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:465.35:533.311:550.510:571.66:595:03Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:355.67:043.412:490.06:595:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:195.87:563.61:34-0.56:595:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:596.08:373.712:382.02:12-0.86:595:06Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:356.09:123.81:192.02:47-0.96:595:07New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:086.09:453.81:552.03:20-0.96:585:08New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:405.910:163.82:292.03:51-0.86:585:09New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:115.810:483.83:022.04:22-0.66:585:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:425.511:213.83:362.04:52-0.46:575:11Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:145.211:563.84:132.15:22-0.16:575:12Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:484.74:542.25:520.26:575:13Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:333.811:25 AM4.25:412.36:220.66:565:14Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:143.912:103.66:432.36:551.16:565:15First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:024.01:213.08:172.37:351.56:555:16First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:564.23:262.710:091.88:351.96:555:17First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:504.55:232.711:231.29:492.16:545:18First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:414.96:383.012:140.56:545:19Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:305.47:253.312:56-0.26:535:19Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:165.98:033.71:36-0.96:535:20Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:026.48:403.912:421.92:15-1.36:525:21Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:466.79:174.21:311.62:55-1.76:515:22Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:316.99:574.42:181.43:35-1.76:515:23Full Moon31Sat
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 9:35 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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