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 01m 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 - Mar 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:034.37:433.312:110.26:225:50Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:164.57:493.412:52-0.16:215:51Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:084.88:003.612:122.51:23-0.36:195:51Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:475.18:143.812:482.11:49-0.46:185:52Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:215.38:294.11:181.72:12-0.56:175:53Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:525.38:464.31:491.42:33-0.46:165:54New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:235.39:054.62:201.02:55-0.36:145:55New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:545.19:264.82:530.73:16-0.16:135:56New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:284.79:505.03:280.53:370.26:125:56New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:054.310:165.24:070.33:590.66:105:57Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:483.710:465.24:500.24:211.16:095:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:423.111:235.25:400.34:421.56:085:59Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:022.66:440.45:012.06:066:00Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:115.19:170.47:057:00First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:244.911:030.17:047:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:034.97:353.212:16-0.37:027:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:325.17:563.71:08-0.77:017:03Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:405.48:224.212:402.11:50-1.07:007:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:375.78:484.61:361.42:27-1.06:587:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:275.79:165.12:250.83:00-0.96:577:05Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:125.59:455.43:100.23:32-0.66:557:06Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:575.210:145.63:54-0.24:01-0.16:547:07Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:414.710:445.74:38-0.44:300.46:537:07Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:274.111:145.55:22-0.44:561.06:517:08Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:183.56:08-0.35:211.56:507:09Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:202.96:590.05:412.06:497:10Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:204.92:592.68:010.45:472.46:477:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:024.59:310.66:467:11Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:104.111:110.66:457:12Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:043.97:543.312:170.46:437:13Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:334.07:593.612:032.81:000.26:427:13Third Quarter31Wed
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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