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 2h 37m 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 - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:553.94:454.69:410.911:162.25:468:09Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:253.45:294.810:311.45:478:09Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:583.16:075.012:301.611:18 AM1.85:478:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:233.16:425.31:241.112:012.15:488:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:263.37:155.52:060.612:412.35:488:08Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:113.47:475.72:420.21:192.55:498:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:483.58:205.93:14-0.11:562.55:498:08Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:213.68:536.13:46-0.42:322.55:508:08New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:553.69:266.24:19-0.53:082.55:508:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:293.710:006.24:52-0.63:442.55:518:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:053.75:26-0.64:232.55:518:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:423.86:01-0.65:072.65:528:07Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:214.06:36-0.45:592.65:528:06Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:014.17:11-0.17:002.65:538:06Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:464.92:464.47:480.38:172.45:548:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:484.23:334.78:290.89:562.15:548:05First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:143.64:245.29:181.311:261.45:558:04First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:003.35:155.610:151.85:568:04First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:403.36:066.112:370.611:17 AM2.15:568:03Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:593.56:586.51:35-0.212:182.35:578:03Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:553.77:486.92:26-0.81:172.35:588:02Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:424.08:367.13:12-1.22:122.25:588:02Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:244.19:227.13:56-1.43:042.25:598:01Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:064.310:076.94:39-1.43:532.16:008:00Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:474.310:516.55:20-1.24:422.06:008:00Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:284.46:00-0.85:322.16:017:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:094.56:37-0.36:252.26:027:58Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:215.21:514.57:120.37:242.36:037:58Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:094.52:364.57:470.98:382.36:037:57Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:103.73:244.68:221.510:202.16:047:56Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:443.24:164.79:032.111:541.76:057:55Third 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 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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