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 4h 59m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:534.53:044.19:452.39:450.66:414:44Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:385.04:333.711:051.610:341.06:424:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:175.45:533.612:060.96:434:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:535.77:003.612:550.36:444:44Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:255.97:543.61:37-0.26:444:44Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:566.08:393.612:302.12:13-0.56:454:44Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:266.19:193.61:022.32:48-0.76:464:44New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:556.19:583.51:332.53:21-0.76:474:44New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:256.010:363.52:032.53:56-0.76:474:44New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:565.911:173.42:342.64:31-0.56:484:45New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:285.711:593.43:072.75:07-0.46:494:45Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:025.43:432.85:44-0.26:504:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:443.410:38 AM5.14:282.96:210.16:504:45Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:323.511:19 AM4.65:253.06:590.46:514:46Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:203.712:104.16:423.07:400.76:524:46First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:024.01:243.58:342.88:241.16:524:46First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:404.43:113.110:142.29:121.46:534:47First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:154.84:523.011:191.410:011.76:534:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:525.46:163.112:100.56:544:47Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:315.97:203.312:56-0.36:554:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:146.48:113.51:41-1.06:554:48Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:586.98:583.712:282.12:25-1.56:564:49Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:447.29:433.81:172.13:11-1.86:564:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:307.310:303.92:082.13:56-1.96:564:50Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:187.111:184.02:592.04:43-1.76:574:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:086.73:552.05:28-1.46:574:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:074.111:01 AM6.04:562.16:13-0.86:584:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:584.311:58 AM5.16:062.16:57-0.26:584:52Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:514.51:044.27:302.17:430.56:584:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:464.72:333.49:151.88:341.26:584:54Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:395.04:243.010:481.29:261.86:594:55Third Quarter31Thu
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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