Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 10:00 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:02 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:334.29:357.34:08-1.53:172.06:057:55Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:104.510:237.14:48-1.54:091.86:067:54Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:504.711:126.55:28-1.25:041.66:067:53Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:315.06:07-0.76:021.56:077:52Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:035.81:145.16:45-0.17:071.56:087:51Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:014.92:005.37:220.68:231.56:097:50Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:113.92:525.38:011.410:021.46:097:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:553.33:525.48:472.111:391.06:107:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:103.14:575.49:592.76:117:47Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:583.46:005.512:540.511:29 AM3.06:127:46Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:483.76:555.71:490.112:423.06:127:45Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:203.97:425.92:32-0.21:352.96:137:44Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:454.08:216.03:07-0.32:152.76:147:43Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:074.18:556.13:37-0.32:482.46:147:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:294.19:266.14:05-0.33:192.36:157:41New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:504.29:566.04:30-0.23:512.16:167:40New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:134.310:275.74:540.04:252.06:177:39New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:364.510:585.45:170.25:011.96:177:37Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:004.65:390.55:411.96:187:36Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:264.76:000.96:251.96:197:35Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:104.312:544.86:201.47:191.96:197:34Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:583.71:284.86:381.88:341.86:207:33First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:143.12:164.96:562.310:241.56:217:31First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:592.83:265.17:092.711:541.06:227:30First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:475.46:227:29First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:083.55:585.812:550.311:21 AM3.16:237:28Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:303.86:596.31:42-0.312:372.86:247:26Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:564.27:526.82:24-0.81:352.36:247:25Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:254.58:407.03:03-1.12:261.86:257:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:564.99:277.03:40-1.13:151.36:267:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:295.210:136.64:16-0.94:051.06:267:21Full Moon31Thu
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 12:31 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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