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 5h 32m 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 - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:293.97:586.42:46-0.71:432.76:067:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:014.08:416.43:24-0.82:292.56:067:53New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:294.19:186.43:59-0.83:092.46:077:52New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:574.29:536.34:31-0.63:462.26:087:51New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:244.310:266.05:00-0.44:222.16:087:50New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:504.310:595.65:27-0.15:002.16:097:49Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:174.45:510.25:402.06:107:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:434.56:140.76:242.16:117:47Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:094.51:114.56:341.27:152.16:117:46Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:503.81:424.66:521.68:242.16:127:45First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:493.22:224.67:062.110:121.96:137:44First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:562.73:194.77:102.511:521.56:147:43First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:314.96:147:42First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:395.312:540.96:157:41Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:473.56:365.71:390.312:033.16:167:40Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:023.77:266.22:17-0.21:042.86:167:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:234.08:126.72:52-0.71:542.46:177:38Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:494.38:556.93:26-0.92:402.06:187:36Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:174.69:396.94:00-1.03:261.66:197:35Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:495.010:236.64:34-0.94:151.36:197:34Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:235.311:116.05:08-0.65:071.06:207:33Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:005.55:410.06:040.96:217:32Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:045.212:405.76:150.67:070.96:217:30Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:064.31:255.76:481.48:240.96:227:29Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:303.52:195.67:242.110:050.86:237:28Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:473.13:305.58:112.811:420.56:247:27Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:093.44:525.510:083.26:247:25Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:083.86:065.612:540.111:57 AM3.16:257:24Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:404.07:065.81:46-0.21:052.96:267:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:064.37:546.02:28-0.41:532.56:267:21Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:294.48:336.13:02-0.42:312.26:277:20Waning Crescent31Sat
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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