Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 8:28 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:51 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:513.310:075.75:09-0.63:422.55:438:00Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:363.25:46-0.64:152.65:438:00Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:233.26:25-0.44:522.75:438:01Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:133.37:04-0.25:392.95:428:01Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:053.47:450.06:423.05:428:02Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:424.63:513.68:280.28:093.05:428:03Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:414.14:294.09:130.510:002.75:428:03Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:023.75:034.49:590.811:272.05:428:04Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:393.35:375.010:451.15:428:04Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:083.26:135.512:291.211:29 AM1.45:428:04Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:273.36:536.11:220.312:151.75:428:05Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:323.47:356.62:11-0.51:021.95:428:05Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:273.68:207.02:59-1.21:502.05:428:06New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:193.79:067.23:46-1.62:402.15:428:06New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:103.89:547.14:34-1.93:322.25:428:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:023.85:23-1.84:262.25:428:07Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:543.96:12-1.65:252.35:428:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:474.16:59-1.26:302.35:428:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:315.72:404.37:46-0.67:452.45:428:08Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:314.93:344.58:340.09:162.35:428:08First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:414.14:254.89:220.610:551.95:438:08First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:103.45:125.010:121.25:438:08First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:483.15:555.212:151.311:01 AM1.75:438:08First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:223.06:345.41:160.811:47 AM2.25:438:09Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:343.27:115.62:040.312:312.45:448:09Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:223.37:465.72:44-0.11:122.65:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:593.48:205.93:18-0.41:512.75:448:09Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:313.58:536.03:51-0.52:272.75:458:09Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:023.59:256.04:23-0.63:032.65:458:09Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:333.69:586.04:55-0.63:382.65:468:09Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Santa Monica, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Santa Monica, CA is -1.2 ft on Saturday, Jun 13 at 2:59 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Santa Monica, CA?

The highest tide this week in Santa Monica, CA is 6.6 ft on Friday, Jun 12 at 7:35 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 12:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 time is high tide in Santa Monica, CA today?

High tides in Santa Monica, CA today: 12:42 am (4.6 ft), 3:51 pm (3.6 ft). The 12:42 am high of 4.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Santa Monica, CA today?

Low tides in Santa Monica, CA today: 8:28 am (0.2 ft), 8:09 pm (3.0 ft).

What is the tidal range in Santa Monica, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Santa Monica, CA is 4.4 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.7 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Santa Monica, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Santa Monica, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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