Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 8:53 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:474.22:572.39:341.76:262.16:505:24Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:444.311:161.26:495:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:514.412:160.66:495:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:544.78:153.112:570.16:485:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:475.18:243.31:30-0.46:475:28Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:315.58:403.512:122.62:01-0.86:465:29Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:115.98:593.712:552.32:30-1.16:455:30Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:486.29:223.91:342.03:00-1.26:445:31New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:256.39:484.12:131.73:30-1.36:445:32New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:026.210:174.42:531.44:00-1.26:435:33New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:425.910:484.63:381.24:30-0.86:425:34Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:265.311:224.94:271.04:59-0.36:415:35Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:154.55:210.95:290.36:405:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:005.112:153.66:250.95:591.06:395:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:455.11:452.87:490.86:291.76:385:37First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:415.14:262.59:410.57:102.36:375:38First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:565.16:502.911:140.09:252.86:365:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:185.37:303.312:20-0.66:355:40Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:305.67:583.61:09-1.06:335:41Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:285.88:253.912:222.31:50-1.26:325:42Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:176.08:514.11:121.92:25-1.36:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:586.09:164.31:541.62:56-1.16:305:44Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:355.99:404.42:321.33:24-0.96:295:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:095.610:054.53:091.13:49-0.56:285:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:435.110:284.63:450.94:12-0.16:275:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:174.610:524.64:230.94:320.46:255:47Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:533.911:154.65:020.94:490.96:245:48Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:333.311:404.55:461.05:021.46:235:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
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 12:38 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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