Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 3:38 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 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 - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:216.38:344.61:131.32:16-1.56:215:50Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:076.39:045.02:010.82:49-1.36:205:51Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:526.09:365.32:480.33:22-0.96:195:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:375.510:085.53:350.03:53-0.46:175:53Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:244.710:425.54:24-0.14:220.36:165:54Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:154.011:175.35:150.04:500.96:155:54Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:153.26:110.25:141.66:135:55Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:452.67:200.55:282.26:125:56Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:424.69:030.66:115:57Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:564.310:460.56:095:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:414.27:293.311:520.211:192.96:085:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:024.48:363.51:36-0.17:076:59Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:574.68:473.71:102.52:09-0.27:057:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:394.99:003.91:452.12:35-0.37:047:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:145.09:154.22:151.62:58-0.37:037:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:465.19:314.42:441.23:19-0.27:017:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:165.09:494.73:150.93:39-0.17:007:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:484.810:094.93:470.54:000.26:597:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:224.510:315.14:210.34:200.56:577:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:594.110:565.34:580.14:410.96:567:05Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:423.611:255.35:390.05:021.36:557:06Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:363.16:270.05:221.76:537:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:005.31:532.67:270.25:402.16:527:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:455.18:500.26:517:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:524.910:350.16:497:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:324.87:203.311:51-0.311:052.86:487:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:074.97:393.712:46-0.66:467:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:215.28:034.212:262.21:29-0.86:457:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:215.48:294.71:231.42:06-0.86:447:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:135.48:575.22:120.72:40-0.76:427:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:005.39:265.62:580.13:12-0.46:417:14Full Moon31Fri
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 1:35 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 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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