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 5h 09m 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 - Jun 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:023.85:444.610:520.55:438:00Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:303.66:175.212:021.711:35 AM0.85:438:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:483.66:525.81:000.812:171.15:438:01Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:583.67:306.41:52-0.212:591.45:428:01Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:593.78:116.82:41-0.91:431.75:428:02Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:553.78:537.03:29-1.52:281.95:428:02New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:513.79:387.14:18-1.83:152.15:428:03New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:473.710:256.95:07-1.84:042.25:428:03New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:453.75:58-1.64:582.45:428:04Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:433.76:49-1.35:582.65:428:04Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:085.92:423.87:39-0.87:082.75:428:05Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:045.23:404.08:30-0.38:342.75:428:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:084.54:334.39:230.210:182.55:428:06First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:263.85:174.610:140.811:442.05:428:06First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:543.35:554.811:001.25:428:06First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:213.16:285.112:491.411:40 AM1.75:428:07Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:383.16:595.31:390.812:162.05:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:383.27:285.52:190.312:512.35:428:07Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:243.37:585.72:54-0.11:242.45:428:08Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:023.38:295.93:27-0.31:592.55:438:08Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:393.49:016.04:00-0.52:332.65:438:08Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:153.49:346.04:34-0.73:082.65:438:08Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:533.410:086.05:10-0.73:452.65:438:08Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:323.55:46-0.74:242.75:448:09Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:113.66:22-0.65:102.75:448:09Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:523.76:58-0.46:062.85:448:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:065.32:333.97:35-0.17:132.75:448:09Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:584.73:164.38:130.28:402.65:458:09Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:044.13:594.78:550.710:222.15:458:09Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:353.54:435.29:421.211:461.35:468:09Third Quarter30Tue
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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