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 2h 57m 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 - Feb 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:395.08:173.41:21-0.36:505:24Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:265.38:363.512:152.71:54-0.56:505:25Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:055.58:533.612:552.42:22-0.76:495:26Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:385.79:113.71:292.22:48-0.76:485:27New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:095.89:313.91:591.93:12-0.76:475:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:385.79:534.12:311.73:36-0.76:465:29New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:075.610:164.23:041.53:59-0.56:455:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:385.210:404.43:391.44:21-0.26:455:31Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:114.811:064.54:181.34:430.16:445:32Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:484.211:344.75:011.35:040.66:435:33Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:333.55:521.25:241.16:425:34Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:094.812:362.86:581.25:441.66:415:35First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:544.82:472.38:401.16:002.16:405:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:594.910:310.56:395:36First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:245.17:092.911:43-0.19:582.76:385:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:435.57:293.312:35-0.86:375:38Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:496.07:553.71:18-1.36:365:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:446.48:224.112:311.91:57-1.56:355:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:346.68:524.51:241.42:33-1.66:345:41Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:206.59:234.92:120.93:07-1.46:325:42Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:046.29:565.13:000.53:40-1.06:315:43Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:485.610:295.33:470.34:12-0.56:305:44Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:344.811:045.34:370.34:410.26:295:45Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:244.011:405.15:280.45:090.86:285:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:223.26:260.65:311.56:275:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:194.91:542.57:420.85:442.16:265:47Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:084.69:340.86:245:48Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:264.311:100.56:235:49Third Quarter28Sun
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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