Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 8:09 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:233.27:20-1.16:052.56:047:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:355.54:023.28:28-0.77:212.96:037:38First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:434.95:203.59:46-0.39:312.96:027:39First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:114.46:113.910:57-0.111:232.56:017:40First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:424.16:474.211:520.16:007:41First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:574.07:164.512:322.012:350.35:597:41Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:593.97:414.81:221.41:100.65:587:42Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:503.88:025.12:020.91:370.95:577:43Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:353.78:225.32:370.42:011.25:567:44Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:143.68:435.53:090.02:231.55:557:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:523.59:045.63:40-0.32:451.75:547:45Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:313.49:285.64:12-0.53:072.05:547:46Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:133.39:545.64:47-0.63:312.25:537:47Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:013.15:25-0.53:552.35:527:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:563.06:06-0.54:202.55:517:48Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:042.96:52-0.34:502.75:517:49Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:283.07:43-0.25:372.95:507:50Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:264.94:353.28:400.07:103.15:497:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:314.55:113.69:400.19:283.05:497:51Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:584.25:394.010:340.211:122.45:487:52Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:313.96:084.611:210.35:487:53Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:523.96:395.212:181.512:020.55:477:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:053.87:135.81:130.612:430.85:477:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:103.97:496.42:04-0.31:231.15:467:55Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:083.98:276.82:52-1.02:031.45:467:55New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:043.89:087.03:40-1.52:451.75:457:56New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:013.79:516.94:29-1.83:292.05:457:57New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:003.65:20-1.84:162.25:447:57Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:013.66:11-1.55:082.45:447:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:043.67:04-1.26:092.65:447:59Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:205.63:103.77:58-0.77:232.85:437:59Waxing 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 10:55 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 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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