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 4h 00m 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 - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:523.05:084.910:032.56:057:54Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:423.15:585.112:591.211:13 AM2.86:067:53Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:363.46:445.31:450.712:152.96:077:52Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:073.67:255.62:220.31:052.86:087:52Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:333.78:035.92:540.01:472.76:087:51Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:573.98:396.23:25-0.32:252.56:097:50New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:224.09:146.43:55-0.53:012.36:107:49New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:494.19:496.44:25-0.63:392.26:107:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:194.310:256.24:56-0.54:192.06:117:47New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:504.511:045.95:26-0.45:031.96:127:46Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:244.75:58-0.15:531.86:137:45Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:004.86:290.36:511.86:137:44Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:404.71:425.07:020.98:021.76:147:42Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:463.92:325.27:371.59:351.56:157:41First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:223.33:335.48:232.111:131.06:167:40First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:293.14:425.79:352.66:167:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:133.45:496.012:290.311:08 AM2.86:177:38Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:123.86:506.31:28-0.312:262.76:187:37Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:534.17:446.62:17-0.71:282.56:187:36Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:274.38:326.83:00-0.92:192.16:197:34Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:004.59:166.73:38-1.03:051.96:207:33Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:324.79:566.54:15-0.83:481.76:217:32Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:044.810:366.14:48-0.54:311.56:217:31Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:364.911:155.55:20-0.15:141.56:227:30Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:074.95:500.45:581.66:237:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:394.96:171.06:471.76:237:27Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:414.21:134.86:411.67:441.86:247:26Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:383.51:514.77:042.19:071.86:257:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:213.02:434.67:222.711:011.66:257:23Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:574.66:267:22Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:173.45:144.712:221.210:46 AM3.36:277:20Third Quarter31Tue
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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