Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 9:13 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:29 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:064.75:193.610:01-0.19:592.76:037:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:384.45:584.111:020.011:332.06:027:39First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:064.26:334.611:520.16:017:39First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:224.27:085.212:391.212:360.26:007:40Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:284.27:425.81:330.41:160.55:597:41Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:264.28:166.22:22-0.41:550.85:597:42Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:194.18:526.43:08-1.02:321.15:587:42Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:103.99:286.53:53-1.33:091.45:577:43Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:023.710:056.34:39-1.43:461.75:567:44Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:563.510:436.05:25-1.34:242.05:557:45Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:543.46:12-1.05:052.35:547:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:573.37:00-0.65:512.65:537:46Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:095.13:093.37:52-0.26:492.85:537:47Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:014.64:203.48:490.28:182.95:527:48Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:054.05:133.69:500.510:262.85:517:48Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:303.65:503.910:440.711:502.35:517:49Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:573.46:194.211:291.05:507:50Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:103.36:454.612:441.712:061.25:497:51Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:123.37:104.91:261.212:381.45:497:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:043.47:355.32:020.61:091.65:487:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:493.48:035.62:370.11:391.75:477:53Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:303.58:325.93:11-0.42:101.95:477:54New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:123.59:046.13:47-0.72:432.05:467:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:553.59:406.24:25-1.03:182.15:467:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:433.410:186.25:06-1.13:562.25:457:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:343.45:50-1.14:402.45:457:56Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:283.46:36-1.05:342.55:457:57Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:253.67:24-0.86:412.65:447:58Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:465.33:233.98:15-0.48:072.65:447:58First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:544.74:164.39:10-0.19:532.35:447:59First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:174.15:034.710:050.411:241.65:437:59First 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 12:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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