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 4h 17m at 4:55 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:33 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:373.76:155.01:100.612:203.36:287:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:463.97:055.31:500.41:073.06:297:17Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:584.17:445.62:210.11:422.66:297:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:124.28:185.82:470.02:132.26:307:15Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:294.58:505.93:110.02:441.96:317:13Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:474.79:215.83:340.03:171.66:317:12Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:075.09:545.63:560.13:521.36:327:10Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:305.210:305.24:190.44:291.06:337:09Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:545.511:104.74:420.75:110.96:337:08Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:225.611:584.15:041.25:580.86:347:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:555.75:271.76:540.86:357:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:003.512:355.65:502.28:070.96:357:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:403.01:315.56:112.69:500.86:367:02Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:535.411:250.46:377:01Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:203.54:315.59:493.46:376:59Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:383.95:505.812:30-0.111:46 AM3.06:386:58Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:024.36:546.11:19-0.412:522.46:396:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:284.77:476.32:00-0.61:441.86:396:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:555.18:346.22:35-0.52:311.26:406:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:225.59:186.03:08-0.33:150.76:416:52New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:505.810:015.53:380.03:580.46:426:51New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:185.910:455.04:060.54:410.36:426:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:465.911:314.44:321.15:260.36:436:48Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:155.84:571.76:120.46:446:47Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:243.811:44 AM5.55:182.27:050.76:446:45Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:343.312:175.25:322.78:111.06:456:44Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:004.89:521.16:466:43First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:204.511:251.06:476:41First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:183.74:214.410:513.76:476:40First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:523.95:394.612:220.812:113.36:486:38First Quarter30Fri
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 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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