Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 4:55 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:33 am (3.6 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 - Aug 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:502.94:405.19:022.76:067:54First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:153.25:425.212:450.910:41 AM3.16:067:53Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:563.56:375.41:400.512:083.16:077:52Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:193.67:235.62:210.11:073.06:087:51Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:383.88:035.82:54-0.11:492.86:097:50Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:563.98:376.03:24-0.32:232.66:097:49Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:164.09:086.13:51-0.32:562.46:107:48Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:374.19:396.14:16-0.43:292.26:117:47Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:004.310:106.04:42-0.34:042.06:127:46Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:244.510:425.65:06-0.14:421.96:127:45Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:504.711:185.25:300.25:241.86:137:44Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:184.95:530.56:111.76:147:43Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:495.06:161.07:071.76:147:42Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:493.91:265.26:401.58:201.66:157:41Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:033.22:155.37:032.110:051.36:167:40Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:252.83:225.47:312.611:420.76:177:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:425.76:177:37Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:023.45:556.112:500.111:17 AM3.16:187:36Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:323.86:586.51:42-0.512:372.86:197:35Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:014.17:536.92:26-0.91:382.36:197:34Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:304.58:427.03:06-1.12:301.86:207:33New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:014.89:276.93:42-1.13:181.46:217:31New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:335.110:126.54:17-0.84:061.16:227:30New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:055.310:565.84:50-0.44:541.06:227:29Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:395.511:425.15:210.25:441.06:237:28Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:135.55:500.86:371.06:247:26Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:344.312:485.36:161.57:371.26:247:25Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:363.51:285.16:382.28:581.46:257:24First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:253.02:194.96:482.710:491.36:267:23First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:394.76:267:21First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:084.812:141.06:277:20First Quarter31Wed
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 8:14 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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