Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:50 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 9:27 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:184.65:044.19:50-0.110:282.75:438:00Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:434.15:514.410:490.311:542.25:438:00Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:083.86:284.711:390.65:438:01Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:233.67:005.012:551.612:201.05:428:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:273.57:275.21:431.012:551.35:428:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:213.57:525.52:210.51:261.65:428:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:063.58:175.62:550.11:541.85:428:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:463.58:425.83:27-0.22:212.15:428:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:253.49:105.93:59-0.42:492.25:428:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:063.49:385.94:32-0.53:182.45:428:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:493.410:105.85:07-0.63:492.55:428:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:353.35:45-0.64:232.65:428:05Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:253.36:24-0.55:022.85:428:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:193.47:06-0.35:532.95:428:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:055.23:133.67:50-0.17:023.05:428:06Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:584.84:033.88:370.18:373.05:428:07First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:054.34:444.29:280.410:242.55:428:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:323.95:214.710:200.711:441.85:428:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:043.65:595.311:091.05:428:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:283.66:375.912:460.911:56 AM1.25:438:08Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:433.67:186.41:400.012:421.55:438:08Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:453.78:016.82:30-0.71:301.75:438:08Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:413.98:457.13:18-1.32:181.95:438:08Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:333.99:297.14:06-1.63:062.05:448:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:263.910:156.94:53-1.73:562.25:448:09Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:194.05:41-1.64:482.35:448:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:124.06:29-1.35:452.45:458:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:064.17:16-0.86:482.65:458:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:465.33:014.28:03-0.38:022.75:458:09Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:444.63:564.48:510.39:392.65:468:09Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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