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 26m 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 - Jul 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:163.26:316.21:070.311:47 AM2.05:468:09Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:313.47:176.42:02-0.412:412.35:478:09Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:263.68:026.62:50-0.81:332.45:478:09Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:123.78:456.63:34-1.12:232.55:488:09New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:533.89:266.64:15-1.23:082.55:488:08New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:333.810:056.44:54-1.13:512.55:498:08New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:113.85:31-0.94:342.55:498:08New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:483.96:06-0.65:182.55:508:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:253.96:40-0.26:052.65:508:07Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:024.07:110.26:572.65:518:07Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:394.62:414.17:400.78:032.65:518:07Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:253.93:214.38:081.29:352.55:528:06First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:303.34:034.58:381.711:162.15:538:06First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:192.84:464.79:142.15:538:06First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:282.85:305.012:291.510:07 AM2.55:548:05First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:043.06:145.41:210.911:11 AM2.75:558:05Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:513.26:595.82:030.312:112.85:558:04Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:243.47:426.22:40-0.21:062.85:568:04Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:543.68:256.53:17-0.71:562.65:578:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:263.89:066.83:53-1.02:432.55:578:03Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:594.09:496.94:31-1.23:302.35:588:02Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:354.210:326.75:08-1.24:192.15:598:02Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:124.45:45-1.15:122.05:598:01Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:524.76:22-0.76:121.96:008:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:095.61:344.96:59-0.17:191.86:018:00Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:074.72:205.27:360.58:411.76:017:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:203.93:125.48:151.310:221.36:027:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:063.24:115.69:042.011:540.76:037:57Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:143.05:125.810:132.56:037:57Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:563.36:136.01:050.111:33 AM2.86:047:56Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:523.67:096.22:00-0.312:452.86:057:55Waning Crescent31Wed
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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