Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 31m at 10:45 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:455.17:374.91:160.31:451.27:146:01Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:095.68:255.01:470.42:250.57:146:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:366.19:124.92:180.63:07-0.27:155:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:076.510:024.72:500.93:52-0.77:165:58New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:406.810:554.43:231.24:39-1.07:175:57New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:186.811:574.03:591.65:31-1.17:185:56Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:006.73:372.15:28-1.06:194:55Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:093.710:49 AM6.34:222.56:31-0.76:204:55Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:363.611:50 AM5.75:213.07:44-0.46:214:54First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:143.71:075.16:543.29:03-0.16:224:53First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:254.12:434.79:133.110:100.06:234:52First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:144.54:114.510:472.611:040.26:244:52First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:514.95:224.511:491.911:470.46:254:51Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:225.26:214.412:371.36:264:50Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:495.57:114.312:230.71:170.86:274:50Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:135.77:544.212:531.01:520.36:274:49Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:365.98:334.11:191.42:250.06:284:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:585.99:113.91:431.72:56-0.26:294:48Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:216.09:513.72:052.03:28-0.36:304:48Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:455.910:353.52:282.24:03-0.36:314:47Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:115.811:263.42:512.54:40-0.26:324:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:395.63:152.75:220.06:334:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:293.210:12 AM5.33:402.96:090.26:344:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:553.210:51 AM5.04:083.17:030.46:354:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:444.68:050.56:364:45Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:213.71:024.27:333.59:070.66:374:45Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:444.02:414.09:493.19:590.66:384:45Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:064.44:073.910:562.410:420.76:394:45Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:304.95:194.011:461.611:200.86:394:45Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:575.56:224.112:310.76:404:44Waning Crescent30Tue
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 2:11 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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