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 3h 54m 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 (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:213.15:295.710:341.65:468:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:593.16:166.212:520.411:29 AM2.05:478:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:163.37:066.61:49-0.412:262.25:478:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:143.67:557.02:39-1.01:232.35:478:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:023.88:447.13:26-1.42:182.35:488:09New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:473.99:317.14:12-1.63:112.35:488:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:324.010:176.94:57-1.64:022.25:498:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:164.15:40-1.44:552.25:498:08Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:594.26:21-1.05:492.35:508:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:434.36:59-0.46:482.35:518:07Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:385.12:274.47:360.27:552.45:518:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:294.33:134.58:110.89:212.35:528:07First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:353.64:004.78:471.411:022.05:528:06First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:143.04:464.89:262.05:538:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:192.85:315.012:221.510:16 AM2.55:548:06First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:073.06:155.21:200.911:16 AM2.85:548:05Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:003.26:585.52:040.512:142.95:558:05Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:313.47:385.72:400.11:052.95:568:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:573.58:156.03:13-0.21:492.85:568:04Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:223.78:506.23:45-0.52:282.75:578:03Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:483.89:256.34:16-0.63:062.55:578:03Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:163.99:596.34:47-0.73:452.45:588:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:464.010:356.25:18-0.74:262.35:598:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:184.25:49-0.55:122.26:008:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:514.46:19-0.36:052.16:008:00Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:264.76:490.27:052.16:017:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:484.52:074.97:200.78:211.96:027:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:553.82:545.27:541.310:011.56:027:58Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:373.13:515.58:351.911:360.96:037:57Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:512.94:545.89:392.56:047:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:393.25:576.212:490.211:06 AM2.76:047:55Waning Crescent31Fri
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 100% 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 (100% 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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