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 5h 14m 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 - Mar 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:586.39:104.51:511.32:52-1.46:225:50New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:406.19:404.72:340.93:25-1.26:205:51New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:215.810:104.93:170.73:56-0.76:195:52New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:025.210:404.94:000.64:25-0.26:185:52Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:434.511:104.84:440.64:510.46:175:53Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:283.811:404.75:310.75:141.16:155:54Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:233.16:220.95:311.76:145:55Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:134.51:572.57:321.15:342.26:135:56First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:544.39:281.16:115:57First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:044.111:090.76:105:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:464.17:453.312:070.46:095:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:034.37:483.512:460.06:075:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:574.78:593.712:092.62:17-0.37:067:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:395.09:133.91:442.22:44-0.57:057:01Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:155.39:294.12:161.73:09-0.67:037:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:505.59:494.42:481.33:33-0.67:027:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:245.510:104.73:220.93:57-0.57:017:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:005.310:344.93:580.64:22-0.36:597:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:394.911:025.24:380.34:480.16:587:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:234.411:325.35:220.15:140.66:577:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:153.86:120.05:411.16:557:06Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:075.31:213.17:100.06:081.76:547:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:505.23:042.68:250.16:372.26:527:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:485.010:070.06:517:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:154.87:173.211:37-0.310:402.96:507:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:544.97:473.612:42-0.66:487:10Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:135.18:154.012:192.51:32-0.96:477:11Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:155.48:414.41:201.92:13-1.06:467:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:065.59:074.72:081.32:48-0.96:447:12Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:515.49:335.02:500.73:19-0.76:437:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:325.29:595.23:300.33:48-0.36:427:14New Moon31Thu
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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