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 3h 59m 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 - Nov 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:094.96:564.712:360.41:081.57:146:01Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:335.56:504.71:080.512:510.76:145:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:006.17:414.712:400.71:35-0.16:154:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:316.68:324.51:131.02:20-0.86:164:58Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:057.09:264.31:471.33:07-1.26:174:57Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:427.110:254.02:231.73:57-1.46:184:56Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:247.011:323.73:012.14:52-1.36:194:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:116.73:442.55:51-1.06:204:55Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:493.511:05 AM6.14:362.86:56-0.66:214:54Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:203.612:125.55:503.18:09-0.26:224:53Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:413.91:354.97:453.29:210.16:234:52Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:364.23:084.59:492.910:200.36:244:52Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:164.64:304.311:062.211:070.66:254:51Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:495.05:384.112:021.66:264:50Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:175.36:354.012:461.06:274:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:425.57:233.912:151.21:240.56:274:49Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:045.78:063.912:421.61:570.16:284:49Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:265.98:453.81:051.92:29-0.16:294:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:495.99:233.61:282.13:01-0.36:304:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:136.010:043.51:512.33:34-0.46:314:47New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:395.910:493.42:152.54:10-0.36:324:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:085.811:423.32:402.74:50-0.26:334:46Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:395.63:062.85:34-0.16:344:46Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:443.210:16 AM5.43:353.06:210.16:354:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:003.311:00 AM5.04:193.27:120.36:364:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:103.511:58 AM4.65:443.38:080.46:374:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:493.81:184.27:563.39:020.66:384:45First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:174.22:573.99:532.79:500.76:394:45First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:454.74:253.811:011.910:331.06:394:45First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:145.35:413.811:551.011:131.26:404:44Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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