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 05m at 3:03 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:25 pm (6.0 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 - Feb 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:555.411:124.33:551.64:48-0.46:505:24Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:324.911:424.54:391.55:130.06:505:25Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:154.25:301.55:380.56:495:26Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:164.712:113.46:331.46:031.16:485:27First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:584.81:392.78:011.26:301.76:475:28First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:535.04:262.49:560.87:052.26:465:29First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:065.26:502.811:230.19:102.76:465:30First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:225.57:293.212:24-0.66:455:31Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:305.97:593.51:13-1.26:445:32Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:296.38:283.912:122.31:54-1.56:435:32Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:216.68:584.21:081.92:33-1.76:425:33Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:066.69:294.41:571.53:08-1.66:415:34Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:496.410:004.62:431.13:42-1.36:405:35Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:316.010:324.83:280.94:13-0.96:395:36Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:125.311:044.84:140.84:42-0.36:385:37Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:544.511:364.85:020.95:080.46:375:38Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:403.75:521.05:291.06:365:39Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:084.712:362.96:521.15:441.66:355:40Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:454.52:262.48:211.25:372.26:345:41Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:344.310:241.06:335:42Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:564.211:460.66:315:43Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:254.38:083.212:350.26:305:44Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:304.68:093.41:10-0.26:295:44Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:185.08:183.612:162.61:39-0.46:285:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:575.38:323.712:512.22:05-0.76:275:46Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:305.68:484.01:241.92:29-0.86:265:47Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:035.79:084.21:561.52:53-0.86:245:48New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:355.69:294.52:301.23:17-0.76:235:49New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:095.49:534.83:070.83:41-0.46:225:50New Moon29Mon
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 6:14 pm — 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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