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 3h 06m 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 - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:193.69:345.64:07-0.53:171.66:047:37Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:003.49:585.64:41-0.63:391.96:037:38Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:453.210:255.45:17-0.54:012.16:027:39Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:373.05:57-0.44:242.46:017:40Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:412.96:41-0.24:452.66:007:40Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:310.15:597:41Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:094.68:300.35:587:42Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:054.35:473.39:380.48:263.15:577:43Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:264.06:033.610:370.410:542.85:567:44Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:033.86:214.011:230.45:557:44Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:243.86:424.512:022.212:010.55:557:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:313.87:075.012:521.412:360.75:547:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:323.97:355.61:370.61:100.85:537:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:273.98:076.12:20-0.21:451.15:527:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:203.98:426.53:05-0.92:221.35:527:48New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:133.89:216.83:51-1.43:001.65:517:49New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:093.710:046.84:39-1.73:411.95:507:50New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:093.55:31-1.74:272.15:507:50Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:153.56:25-1.65:212.45:497:51Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:243.57:23-1.26:272.65:487:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:435.63:363.78:23-0.87:532.75:487:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:525.04:384.09:27-0.49:452.65:477:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:144.45:284.410:280.011:222.15:477:54First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:423.96:094.811:200.45:467:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:033.66:455.112:331.412:040.85:467:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:153.57:165.41:280.812:431.25:457:56Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:153.47:455.62:130.21:161.65:457:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:053.48:125.72:51-0.21:461.95:447:57Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:493.48:395.83:26-0.42:142.15:447:58Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:293.49:075.84:00-0.62:422.35:447:59Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:093.39:365.84:34-0.73:112.45:437:59Full Moon31Sun
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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