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 44m at 8:28 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:296.18:434.51:251.42:23-1.26:225:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:116.09:094.72:081.02:54-1.06:205:51Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:505.79:364.92:480.73:22-0.76:195:52Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:285.210:025.03:290.53:47-0.26:185:52Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:064.610:285.04:090.44:100.46:165:53Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:464.010:534.94:500.44:310.96:155:54Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:303.311:204.85:340.64:471.46:145:55Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:262.77:250.85:541.97:136:56Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:494.58:381.07:116:57Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:304.310:421.07:106:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:524.012:140.77:096:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:514.18:423.31:050.37:076:59Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:054.48:373.412:132.91:41-0.17:067:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:574.88:453.71:012.52:09-0.37:057:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:385.18:584.01:382.02:35-0.57:037:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:155.39:154.42:131.53:00-0.67:027:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:525.49:364.82:481.03:24-0.57:017:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:295.310:005.13:260.53:49-0.36:597:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:105.010:275.54:060.14:150.06:587:04New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:544.510:575.74:49-0.34:420.56:577:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:444.011:325.75:37-0.45:101.06:557:06Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:453.36:32-0.45:391.56:547:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:135.62:092.87:37-0.26:082.16:527:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:045.44:402.69:05-0.16:432.56:517:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:175.06:473.010:47-0.29:082.96:507:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:564.87:223.412:04-0.46:487:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:284.97:503.912:59-0.66:477:11Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:385.18:164.312:482.11:42-0.76:467:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:345.28:414.61:401.42:18-0.66:447:12Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:215.29:054.92:240.92:48-0.46:437:13Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:025.09:295.23:040.43:15-0.16:427:14Full Moon31Tue
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 12:09 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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