Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 25m at 4:23 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:02 am (3.5 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:314.36:363.310:210.39:193.26:047:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:134.16:363.611:180.111:232.76:037:38Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:474.16:524.112:010.16:027:39Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:594.27:134.612:242.012:380.16:017:40Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:024.37:395.21:131.11:130.26:007:40Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:594.48:085.82:000.31:480.45:597:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:534.38:406.32:46-0.52:220.75:587:42New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:464.29:166.73:32-1.22:581.15:577:43New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:423.99:546.84:20-1.63:351.55:567:43New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:423.710:376.65:12-1.74:151.85:567:44Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:493.46:06-1.65:002.25:557:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:053.37:04-1.35:552.65:547:46Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:205.73:313.48:08-0.97:092.85:537:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:255.14:473.69:18-0.59:012.95:527:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:454.55:414.010:27-0.210:582.65:527:48First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:144.16:224.311:240.15:517:49First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:353.96:544.612:142.012:100.45:507:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:433.77:224.91:101.412:470.85:507:50Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:413.67:465.21:540.81:171.15:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:303.68:085.42:310.41:431.45:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:133.58:305.63:040.02:071.75:487:52Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:533.48:535.73:36-0.32:302.05:477:53Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:333.49:185.74:09-0.52:552.25:477:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:153.39:465.74:43-0.63:212.35:467:55Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:013.25:20-0.63:482.55:467:55Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:533.16:00-0.54:172.65:457:56Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:523.16:43-0.44:522.85:457:57Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:593.17:29-0.25:433.05:457:57Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:155.04:003.38:19-0.17:043.15:447:58Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:134.64:413.79:120.19:013.05:447:58Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:294.25:144.110:040.310:502.55:437:59Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:42 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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