Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:09 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 09m at 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 - Nov 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:033.81:575.08:003.29:430.06:135:01Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:514.33:314.810:002.810:400.16:145:00Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:294.74:494.711:142.111:250.36:154:59Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:025.25:554.612:101.36:164:58Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:315.66:514.512:040.612:570.76:174:57Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:595.97:404.312:371.01:380.26:184:56Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:256.18:254.11:061.32:16-0.26:194:56New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:516.29:074.01:331.72:52-0.46:204:55New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:166.29:513.81:582.03:28-0.56:214:54New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:426.110:373.62:222.34:05-0.46:224:53New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:105.911:303.42:462.64:44-0.26:234:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:395.63:102.85:280.06:234:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:333.210:13 AM5.33:343.06:160.36:244:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:003.210:53 AM4.94:013.27:120.56:254:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:464.58:140.76:264:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:233.61:044.17:283.59:130.86:274:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:443.92:433.99:533.110:000.96:284:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:044.34:083.810:582.510:391.06:294:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:244.75:173.811:441.711:131.16:304:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:475.26:173.912:250.96:314:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:145.87:123.91:060.26:324:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:446.38:024.012:201.51:47-0.56:334:47Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:196.78:523.912:551.72:30-1.16:344:46Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:567.09:443.81:331.93:15-1.46:354:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:377.110:403.72:132.14:04-1.56:364:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:237.011:413.72:572.34:57-1.46:374:45Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:136.63:492.55:51-1.16:374:45Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:463.711:10 AM6.14:512.76:48-0.86:384:45Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:543.812:155.46:112.87:47-0.36:394:45Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:584.11:334.77:552.88:490.26:404:44Third Quarter30Mon
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 6:00 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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