Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 9:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 1:41 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:186.411:223.72:592.34:46-1.16:594:56Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:586.13:452.35:23-0.96:594:56Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:023.810:43 AM5.64:392.36:00-0.66:594:57Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:444.111:34 AM5.05:422.36:38-0.16:594:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:294.312:364.17:002.27:180.56:594:59First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:184.72:043.38:431.88:041.17:005:00First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:105.14:022.910:241.19:021.77:005:01First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:045.55:572.911:400.310:082.16:595:01Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:585.97:173.212:39-0.46:595:02Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:516.28:103.51:29-1.06:595:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:416.58:513.712:152.42:13-1.46:595:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:286.69:283.81:092.32:53-1.56:595:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:116.610:043.91:572.13:32-1.56:595:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:516.510:393.92:412.04:08-1.36:595:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:306.111:144.03:242.04:42-1.06:585:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:085.711:484.04:072.05:14-0.66:585:09Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:455.14:522.05:42-0.16:585:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:234.111:23 AM4.45:412.16:080.56:585:11Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:584.112:063.66:392.16:311.16:575:12Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:364.21:052.98:042.16:501.66:575:13Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:214.33:132.410:031.87:052.16:565:14Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:154.411:301.26:565:15Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:124.612:240.66:555:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:054.98:113.11:030.16:555:16Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:545.38:283.31:37-0.46:545:17Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:375.78:483.512:112.62:09-0.86:545:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:176.19:113.612:562.42:40-1.26:535:19New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:556.49:373.81:372.13:12-1.46:535:20New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:336.510:054.02:181.83:44-1.46:525:21New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:126.410:374.33:011.64:16-1.36:515:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:536.011:114.53:481.44:48-0.96:515:23Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:27 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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