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 20m 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 - Apr 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:474.310:040.76:407:14Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:044.111:340.56:397:15Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:124.17:583.412:270.16:387:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:364.47:583.71:05-0.26:367:17Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:364.78:104.112:472.31:38-0.46:357:17Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:265.08:294.61:301.62:08-0.56:347:18Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:135.28:525.12:120.82:37-0.56:327:19Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:595.29:195.62:550.13:07-0.26:317:20New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:454.99:496.03:39-0.53:380.16:307:20New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:354.510:236.24:25-0.94:090.66:287:21New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:304.011:006.35:15-1.24:421.26:277:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:353.56:10-1.15:161.76:267:23Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:563.07:12-0.95:552.26:257:23Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:345.63:552.98:26-0.66:472.76:237:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:405.15:483.29:56-0.48:513.06:227:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:114.66:433.611:18-0.311:172.76:217:26First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:494.57:184.012:19-0.36:207:26First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:064.57:464.312:322.21:05-0.36:187:27Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:064.58:114.61:251.61:42-0.16:177:28Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:554.58:324.92:061.02:110.16:167:29Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:364.38:525.12:420.62:350.56:157:29Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:144.29:115.33:150.22:560.86:147:30Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:493.99:305.43:46-0.13:161.16:137:31Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:263.79:505.44:18-0.33:351.56:117:32Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:053.410:125.44:51-0.43:541.86:107:33Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:493.210:365.35:27-0.34:122.06:097:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:432.96:07-0.24:292.36:087:34Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:572.76:540.04:382.56:077:35Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:520.26:067:36Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:224.69:050.36:057:36Third Quarter30Thu
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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