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 1h 57m 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 - Apr 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:414.79:525.33:410.13:390.36:407:14Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:194.310:145.44:17-0.14:010.76:397:15Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:583.910:375.34:53-0.24:221.26:387:16Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:393.511:005.25:30-0.24:411.66:367:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:273.16:100.04:561.96:357:17Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:312.76:560.25:042.36:347:18Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:560.56:327:19Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:334.49:250.76:317:20Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:384.111:000.66:307:20Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:383.97:373.311:590.411:432.96:287:21Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:124.07:373.612:400.26:277:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:144.37:484.012:362.31:120.06:267:23Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:054.58:044.51:161.71:400.06:247:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:514.68:255.01:551.02:080.06:237:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:364.78:495.52:340.32:350.26:227:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:204.69:175.93:14-0.33:040.56:217:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:074.39:486.23:57-0.83:340.86:197:26New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:594.010:246.34:43-1.24:061.26:187:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:573.611:046.25:34-1.34:411.76:177:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:073.26:30-1.15:202.16:167:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:363.07:34-0.96:092.56:157:30Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:505.54:243.18:49-0.67:302.86:147:30First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:065.05:403.510:12-0.49:532.86:127:31First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:414.66:273.911:22-0.311:382.36:117:32First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:104.47:024.312:16-0.26:107:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:234.47:334.712:451.712:590.06:097:33Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:234.38:005.11:361.01:340.26:087:34Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:144.28:255.42:200.42:050.66:077:35Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:584.08:485.52:580.02:310.96:067:36Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:393.89:115.63:33-0.32:541.36:057:37Full Moon30Thu
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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