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 1h 32m 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 - Sep 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:234.68:356.52:58-0.82:291.96:277:20New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:494.89:166.43:31-0.63:111.66:287:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:165.09:546.04:01-0.43:511.36:297:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:425.110:315.64:280.04:301.26:297:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:075.211:085.04:530.55:101.16:307:14Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:325.211:484.45:161.05:521.16:317:13Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:575.25:351.56:371.26:317:11Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:353.712:245.05:512.17:311.46:327:10Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:373.212:544.85:582.58:511.56:337:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:404.610:531.46:337:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:134.56:347:06First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:584.612:131.16:357:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:283.86:065.01:020.712:133.36:367:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:304.06:555.41:370.312:572.96:367:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:414.27:365.72:070.01:342.46:377:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:564.58:156.02:34-0.22:101.96:386:59Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:164.98:536.03:00-0.22:481.46:386:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:385.39:325.93:27-0.13:270.96:396:56Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:045.610:145.53:540.14:100.56:406:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:335.911:015.04:210.54:560.36:406:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:056.111:564.34:501.05:480.16:416:52Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:436.15:191.66:470.26:426:51Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:043.712:276.05:502.28:000.36:426:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:463.21:255.76:232.79:360.46:436:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:475.411:110.26:446:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:533.74:265.310:173.46:456:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:284.15:485.512:20-0.111:59 AM3.06:456:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:564.56:525.71:11-0.31:002.46:466:42Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:224.87:435.71:52-0.31:471.86:476:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:465.18:265.72:25-0.22:281.36:476:39Waning Crescent30Wed
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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