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 4h 04m at 8:09 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (4.1 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 - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:373.87:254.51:011.712:540.76:047:37Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:283.87:454.91:391.11:220.86:037:38Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:143.98:085.42:140.51:490.96:027:39Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:583.98:355.82:50-0.12:181.26:017:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:423.89:046.13:28-0.62:471.46:007:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:283.79:386.34:09-1.03:191.65:597:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:203.510:166.34:53-1.23:541.95:587:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:193.35:42-1.34:332.15:577:43Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:253.26:35-1.25:212.45:577:43Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:403.27:33-0.96:242.65:567:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:505.43:573.58:37-0.67:562.85:557:45First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:024.94:573.89:45-0.49:562.65:547:46First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:304.45:434.310:46-0.111:311.95:537:46First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:594.16:234.811:380.25:537:47First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:173.96:585.312:391.212:230.55:527:48Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:263.87:325.71:340.51:030.95:517:49Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:253.88:045.92:22-0.21:391.25:507:49Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:163.78:356.13:04-0.62:131.65:507:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:033.69:066.13:44-0.92:451.85:497:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:493.59:376.04:22-1.03:162.15:497:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:353.410:085.85:01-0.93:472.35:487:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:243.35:40-0.84:192.55:477:53Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:153.26:21-0.54:542.65:477:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:123.27:03-0.25:372.85:467:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:153.27:480.06:342.95:467:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:434.54:123.48:360.37:593.05:457:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:404.04:543.79:270.610:022.85:457:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:593.65:254.010:160.911:322.35:457:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:313.35:534.410:591.15:447:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:543.26:214.912:291.711:37 AM1.35:447:58Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:053.26:515.31:151.012:141.55:437:59Waning Crescent31Mon
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 10:55 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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