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 2h 02m at 9:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:29 pm (4.0 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:594.56:193.711:03-0.211:032.76:037:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:374.46:454.211:54-0.36:027:38Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:554.57:124.812:161.912:37-0.26:017:39Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:014.57:425.41:121.01:160.06:007:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:014.58:135.92:020.21:520.35:597:41Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:564.48:456.32:50-0.62:270.65:597:42New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:494.29:196.63:36-1.13:021.15:587:42New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:433.99:556.54:23-1.43:371.55:577:43New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:403.610:336.35:11-1.44:131.95:567:44New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:443.46:01-1.24:522.35:557:45Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:573.26:53-0.95:352.65:547:45Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:273.27:51-0.56:312.95:547:46Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:534.84:533.48:57-0.18:053.15:537:47First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:014.35:463.610:070.210:263.05:527:48First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:283.96:213.911:050.411:512.55:517:48First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:543.76:474.211:500.65:517:49First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:033.67:094.512:452.012:260.85:507:50Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:023.67:294.81:271.412:551.05:497:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:533.67:495.12:030.81:201.35:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:373.58:105.42:360.31:451.55:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:193.58:345.73:09-0.12:101.75:487:53Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:003.59:005.93:43-0.52:371.95:477:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:443.49:306.04:19-0.73:052.15:467:54Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:323.310:036.04:58-0.93:352.35:467:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:263.25:41-0.94:092.55:457:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:263.26:28-0.94:502.75:457:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:313.27:18-0.75:472.85:457:57Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:175.43:373.48:13-0.57:093.05:447:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:215.04:293.89:11-0.39:022.95:447:58Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:404.55:114.310:080.010:512.35:447:59Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:124.15:494.810:590.35:437:59Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:51 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 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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