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 2h 00m 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:114.812:301.16:287:19First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:403.76:155.21:160.612:073.36:287:18Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:423.97:045.61:510.212:572.96:297:16Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:554.17:456.02:21-0.11:372.56:307:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:124.48:246.22:49-0.32:162.06:307:14Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:324.79:036.33:17-0.42:551.56:317:12Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:565.19:426.13:44-0.43:361.16:327:11Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:245.510:255.74:13-0.14:210.76:327:10Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:545.811:135.14:410.35:090.56:337:08Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:286.05:110.86:030.46:347:07Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:084.412:076.05:411.47:050.46:347:05Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:173.712:535.96:122.18:230.56:357:04Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:033.21:535.76:462.710:060.56:367:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:185.511:380.26:367:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:133.74:525.510:383.36:377:00Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:474.06:085.712:43-0.112:123.06:386:58Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:154.47:085.91:32-0.31:112.46:396:57Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:404.77:565.92:11-0.41:581.96:396:56Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:044.98:375.92:44-0.32:371.56:406:54Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:275.19:145.73:120.03:141.26:416:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:485.39:495.33:360.33:480.96:416:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:095.410:234.93:580.74:230.86:426:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:305.511:004.54:181.14:580.76:436:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:515.411:404.04:371.65:360.76:436:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:135.34:532.06:180.96:446:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:283.511:37 AM5.25:052.47:081.16:456:44Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:393.112:065.05:052.78:201.36:466:43Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:494.710:121.36:466:42First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:194.511:361.06:476:40First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:234.56:486:39First Quarter30Tue
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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