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 07m 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 - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:063.65:27-0.64:162.65:468:09Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:393.75:59-0.54:572.65:478:09Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:133.86:30-0.35:442.65:478:09Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:484.07:000.06:382.65:478:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:234.72:254.27:300.47:462.55:488:08Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:144.13:054.58:020.89:162.35:488:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:273.53:504.98:391.310:551.75:498:08Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:173.04:395.49:261.85:498:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:132.95:315.812:120.910:28 AM2.25:508:08Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:453.16:246.31:130.111:35 AM2.45:518:07Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:453.47:186.82:06-0.612:402.55:518:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:303.78:107.12:54-1.21:412.45:528:07Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:123.99:007.33:39-1.62:382.25:528:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:534.19:487.24:23-1.73:312.05:538:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:344.310:356.95:05-1.64:251.95:548:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:154.55:46-1.25:201.95:548:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:574.76:25-0.76:181.95:558:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:135.51:404.87:01-0.17:211.95:568:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:054.62:254.97:360.68:371.95:568:04First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:083.83:144.98:101.310:161.85:578:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:413.14:075.08:472.011:501.35:588:02First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:562.85:035.19:372.55:588:02First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:063.15:565.21:000.910:55 AM2.95:598:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:583.36:465.41:500.412:083.06:008:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:253.57:295.62:300.11:043.06:008:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:473.68:085.93:03-0.21:482.86:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:083.78:426.13:33-0.32:242.66:027:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:293.99:146.24:01-0.42:592.56:027:58Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:534.09:456.24:28-0.53:342.36:037:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:184.110:176.04:55-0.44:102.26:047:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:444.310:515.75:22-0.34:502.16:057:55Waning 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 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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