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 - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:124.55:470.05:352.06:057:54Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:424.76:130.46:251.96:067:54Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:104.61:164.96:380.87:261.86:077:53Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:033.91:565.17:041.48:471.76:077:52Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:223.22:475.37:321.910:331.36:087:51Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:392.83:535.58:122.46:097:50Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:033.05:055.912:020.69:45 AM2.86:107:49Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:073.46:126.31:060.011:32 AM2.96:107:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:433.77:136.71:58-0.612:482.76:117:47Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:164.18:067.02:42-1.01:482.36:127:46Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:474.48:547.13:22-1.22:411.96:127:45New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:204.79:406.94:00-1.23:301.66:137:44New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:534.910:236.54:35-0.94:181.46:147:43New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:275.111:075.85:09-0.55:071.36:157:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:025.25:410.15:581.36:157:40Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:375.26:100.76:521.46:167:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:434.31:135.26:361.47:551.56:177:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:443.51:545.06:582.09:221.66:187:37First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:312.92:484.87:102.611:131.46:187:36First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:044.86:197:35First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:234.912:321.06:207:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:493.66:255.11:250.612:153.36:207:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:583.87:125.52:030.31:063.06:217:31Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:113.97:515.82:330.11:432.76:227:30Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:264.18:256.03:00-0.12:162.36:227:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:444.38:576.13:25-0.22:492.06:237:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:034.69:296.03:49-0.23:231.76:247:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:254.810:025.84:13-0.13:591.56:257:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:495.110:395.44:370.24:391.26:257:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:155.311:204.95:010.55:231.16:267:22Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:455.55:251.06:131.06:277:21Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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