Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:09 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 3:51 pm (3.6 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 - Aug 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:552.83:484.77:552.46:057:54First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:494.812:021.56:067:53First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:485.11:051.06:077:52Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:053.46:415.41:500.512:033.16:087:52Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:193.67:265.82:250.11:013.06:087:51Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:373.78:056.12:57-0.21:462.76:097:50Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:573.98:426.43:27-0.52:262.56:107:49Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:204.19:186.53:57-0.73:052.26:107:48Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:464.39:556.54:26-0.73:451.96:117:47Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:144.610:346.24:56-0.64:291.76:127:46Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:454.911:175.75:25-0.35:181.66:137:45Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:185.15:550.16:121.46:137:44Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:064.912:555.36:250.77:151.36:147:42Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:044.11:395.56:551.38:341.36:157:41Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:263.32:335.67:282.010:181.06:167:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:422.93:425.68:112.611:520.56:167:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:063.24:595.89:543.06:177:38Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:083.66:106.11:01-0.111:44 AM3.06:187:37Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:433.97:116.31:54-0.512:572.86:187:36Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:124.28:026.52:37-0.81:532.46:197:34Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:404.48:466.63:14-0.82:392.06:207:33New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:084.69:266.43:48-0.73:201.76:217:32New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:354.810:036.14:18-0.54:001.56:217:31New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:014.910:395.64:46-0.14:391.46:227:29New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:275.011:155.15:110.35:191.46:237:28Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:535.011:544.45:330.96:021.46:237:27Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:195.05:531.46:481.56:247:26Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:383.812:464.96:091.97:451.66:257:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:373.21:194.86:172.49:131.76:257:23First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:094.611:151.56:267:22First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:404.66:277:20First Quarter31Sun
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 6:00 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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