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 54m 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 - Oct 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:483.95:384.812:250.611:58 AM3.26:486:38First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:514.26:335.21:020.312:432.76:496:36Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:044.57:205.51:330.11:232.16:506:35Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:225.08:045.62:020.02:031.46:516:33Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:455.58:485.62:300.02:440.76:516:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:105.99:335.42:580.33:270.16:526:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:396.310:225.03:280.64:12-0.36:536:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:126.611:154.53:581.15:02-0.66:546:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:496.64:301.65:57-0.66:546:27Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:193.911:31 AM6.55:042.16:59-0.46:556:26Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:403.512:226.15:422.68:13-0.16:566:24Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:403.31:285.66:333.19:450.16:576:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:363.63:005.28:323.411:080.06:576:22Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:314.04:385.011:013.26:586:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:064.45:555.112:090.012:182.66:596:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:364.86:555.112:560.01:112.07:006:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:015.17:455.01:330.21:541.47:016:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:245.38:274.92:030.42:311.07:016:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:455.69:054.72:290.83:050.67:026:14New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:045.79:414.42:501.13:370.37:036:13New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:245.810:174.23:101.54:090.17:046:12New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:445.810:563.93:291.84:430.17:056:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:055.811:413.63:472.15:190.17:066:10Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:285.64:052.46:000.37:076:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:363.310:55 AM5.44:192.76:480.57:076:08Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:583.111:27 AM5.14:222.97:480.77:086:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:124.89:070.87:096:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:264.510:250.77:106:05First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:453.73:174.39:493.611:200.67:116:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:384.04:494.411:313.17:126:03First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:514.45:574.612:010.512:232.47:136:02Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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