Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 9:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 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 - Dec 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:055.63:462.85:46-0.26:414:44Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:493.510:44 AM5.24:302.96:290.16:424:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:463.511:27 AM4.75:263.17:130.56:424:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:443.712:204.16:463.18:010.86:434:44First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:313.91:363.68:493.08:501.16:444:44First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:074.23:173.310:282.59:361.46:454:44First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:374.54:483.111:271.810:181.76:464:44First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:064.96:033.212:111.16:474:44Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:365.47:023.312:500.46:474:44Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:085.87:503.41:27-0.26:484:45Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:436.28:333.612:132.12:05-0.76:494:45Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:206.69:163.612:542.22:45-1.16:494:45Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:006.810:003.71:352.23:26-1.46:504:45Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:426.910:473.72:192.24:10-1.56:514:46Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:276.811:363.83:072.24:55-1.46:514:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:156.44:012.35:41-1.16:524:46Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:263.911:09 AM5.85:042.46:27-0.76:534:47Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:194.212:095.06:192.47:15-0.16:534:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:144.51:234.27:532.28:060.56:544:47Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:094.92:593.59:381.79:021.16:544:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:005.24:433.211:031.09:581.66:554:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:485.66:173.212:080.36:554:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:345.97:273.31:00-0.36:564:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:176.18:183.51:44-0.86:564:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:576.28:593.612:322.42:24-1.06:574:50Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:356.39:353.71:152.43:00-1.16:574:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:106.210:103.71:532.43:35-1.06:574:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:446.110:433.72:292.44:08-0.96:584:52New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:175.911:173.73:052.44:40-0.76:584:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:505.611:513.73:422.45:11-0.46:584:54Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:235.24:222.45:370.06:594:54Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:27 am — 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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