Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 5:37 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:024.16:325.11:050.512:482.86:486:38Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:164.47:175.41:380.21:252.36:496:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:334.77:595.72:070.02:011.76:506:35Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:545.18:395.82:350.02:381.26:516:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:185.59:205.73:030.03:170.66:516:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:455.810:045.43:320.24:000.26:526:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:156.110:535.04:020.64:46-0.16:536:30New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:486.311:484.44:331.15:37-0.26:546:28Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:276.25:061.66:34-0.26:546:27Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:563.912:126.05:422.27:420.06:556:26Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:273.51:095.76:252.79:070.16:566:24First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:353.52:275.37:373.210:380.16:576:23First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:073.84:065.110:113.311:49-0.16:576:22First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:564.25:325.211:522.96:586:21First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:314.66:395.312:44-0.212:542.36:596:19Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:004.97:325.31:28-0.11:421.77:006:18Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:265.28:185.32:040.02:221.27:016:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:505.58:585.12:340.32:580.87:016:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:135.69:354.93:010.63:320.57:026:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:355.710:114.63:241.04:060.37:036:13Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:565.710:504.23:461.44:390.27:046:12Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:185.711:323.84:071.85:150.27:056:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:415.64:262.25:540.47:066:10Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:233.511:06 AM5.44:442.56:380.57:066:09Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:323.211:35 AM5.14:562.97:330.87:076:08Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:134.88:490.97:086:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:164.410:190.97:096:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:133.73:054.29:513.711:230.77:106:05Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:004.04:444.311:373.27:116:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:104.35:514.512:070.512:262.67:126:03Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:264.76:474.812:430.41:062.07:136:02Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:03 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 35% 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 is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Third Quarter (35% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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