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 43m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:084.212:205.65:491.57:121.06:277:19Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:123.51:035.66:142.08:321.06:287:18Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:553.02:015.56:392.510:190.86:297:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:255.511:490.36:297:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:263.44:555.710:143.36:307:14Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:533.86:096.012:51-0.111:58 AM3.06:317:13Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:194.27:106.31:39-0.51:032.46:317:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:464.68:016.52:19-0.71:561.96:327:10Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:135.08:476.42:55-0.72:421.36:337:09New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:415.39:306.13:27-0.53:260.96:347:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:095.510:115.73:57-0.14:090.76:347:06New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:375.710:535.14:250.44:520.66:357:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:065.711:384.54:511.05:360.66:367:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:345.65:151.56:230.86:367:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:283.812:045.35:352.17:161.06:377:00Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:343.312:375.15:482.68:281.26:386:59Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:224.710:181.36:386:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:484.511:471.16:396:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:423.74:404.510:463.66:406:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:083.85:534.812:410.812:123.36:406:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:124.06:445.11:190.512:542.86:416:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:234.37:255.31:490.31:282.46:426:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:374.58:015.52:140.22:011.96:436:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:544.98:375.62:380.22:341.46:436:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:135.29:135.53:010.33:090.96:446:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:355.69:515.23:250.53:470.56:456:45Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:005.910:334.83:490.84:280.26:456:43Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:296.111:214.34:151.25:130.16:466:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:016.24:411.66:050.06:476:41Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:203.811:40 AM6.15:092.17:060.26:476:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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