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 3h 13m 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:574.16:334.91:020.512:522.86:496:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:084.47:155.11:330.41:252.36:496:36Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:224.67:535.21:580.31:561.86:506:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:385.08:295.32:220.42:291.36:516:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:575.49:055.22:440.53:030.86:526:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:185.79:434.93:070.73:390.46:526:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:426.010:254.63:311.04:180.16:536:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:106.211:134.23:561.45:02-0.16:546:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:416.34:221.85:51-0.26:556:26Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:123.711:19 AM6.24:492.26:50-0.16:556:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:303.312:065.95:182.68:020.16:566:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:343.21:105.65:553.19:320.26:576:22Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:405.210:560.16:586:21Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:243.94:205.110:333.311:57-0.16:596:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:544.35:415.211:592.66:596:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:234.86:455.312:44-0.112:571.97:006:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:515.37:405.31:230.01:461.27:016:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:185.78:295.11:570.22:300.57:026:15Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:446.09:144.92:280.63:110.17:036:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:106.29:584.52:561.03:51-0.27:036:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:366.210:424.23:211.44:30-0.37:046:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:026.111:303.83:461.95:10-0.37:056:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:295.94:092.35:53-0.17:066:09Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:263.510:57 AM5.64:292.66:400.27:076:08Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:393.211:29 AM5.34:442.97:360.57:086:07Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:094.88:490.87:096:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:134.410:120.87:096:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:543.73:004.29:413.611:130.87:106:04First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:463.94:394.111:363.211:560.77:116:03First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:574.25:464.212:242.67:126:02First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:114.66:404.312:300.71:022.07:136:01Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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