Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:27 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 25m at 5:03 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:286.07:194.21:16-0.26:414:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:026.68:134.212:361.22:00-0.96:424:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:387.09:054.11:151.52:46-1.46:434:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:187.210:004.01:551.73:35-1.76:444:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:017.110:593.92:382.04:25-1.76:454:44New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:476.83:252.25:18-1.56:454:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:033.810:38 AM6.34:192.56:13-1.16:464:44Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:103.811:36 AM5.75:242.77:12-0.66:474:44Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:213.912:435.06:492.98:14-0.16:484:45First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:274.22:064.38:432.89:170.36:484:45First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:204.53:393.910:252.310:120.76:494:45First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:034.95:023.611:351.610:581.16:504:45First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:395.26:143.612:281.06:504:45Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:105.47:133.61:100.56:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:385.68:003.612:121.71:460.16:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:055.88:403.612:432.02:18-0.36:524:46Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:325.99:173.61:122.22:49-0.56:534:47Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:596.09:543.51:402.33:20-0.66:544:47Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:275.910:333.52:102.43:53-0.66:544:48Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:585.911:143.42:402.54:28-0.66:554:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:295.711:583.43:122.65:05-0.46:554:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:045.53:492.75:43-0.36:564:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:463.410:42 AM5.24:342.86:22-0.16:564:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:373.511:27 AM4.75:332.97:040.26:574:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:283.712:254.26:553.07:500.56:574:51Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:144.11:483.78:492.78:410.96:574:51Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:544.53:313.310:222.09:341.26:584:52Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:335.05:043.311:271.110:251.46:584:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:125.66:233.412:210.26:584:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:546.27:273.61:10-0.66:594:54Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:376.78:243.712:051.81:56-1.36:594:55Waning 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 8:15 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 46% 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 (46% 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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