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 6h 47m 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:504.59:066.03:30-0.33:041.96:287:19New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:114.69:385.83:55-0.13:361.76:287:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:314.810:085.54:180.24:081.56:297:16New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:514.910:395.24:380.54:411.46:307:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:115.011:134.74:580.95:171.36:307:13Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:335.011:504.15:161.35:571.36:317:12Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:565.05:321.76:421.46:327:11Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:353.612:225.05:452.17:391.56:337:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:413.012:574.95:482.59:111.56:337:08First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:544.811:081.36:347:07First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:354.86:357:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:313.65:095.112:170.810:38 AM3.56:357:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:113.86:155.61:040.212:083.16:367:02Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:224.17:096.01:42-0.21:022.66:377:01Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:424.57:576.42:16-0.51:491.96:377:00Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:065.08:436.52:49-0.62:341.36:386:58Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:335.49:286.33:21-0.63:200.76:396:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:035.810:155.93:53-0.34:080.36:396:55Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:366.211:065.34:250.24:590.06:406:54Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:126.34:580.85:54-0.16:416:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:044.511:52 AM6.25:301.56:550.16:416:51Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:143.812:376.06:042.28:080.36:426:50Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:573.31:345.66:402.89:440.46:436:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:363.42:555.27:433.311:190.36:446:47Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:043.84:355.110:433.46:446:46Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:394.15:545.212:270.112:143.06:456:44Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:064.46:545.31:170.01:092.66:466:43Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:284.67:405.41:550.01:492.16:466:41Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:484.88:175.42:250.12:221.76:476:40Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:065.08:515.32:490.32:531.46:486:39New Moon30Mon
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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