Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 9:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:503.710:075.64:36-0.53:531.56:047:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:353.410:315.55:12-0.54:151.96:037:38New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:263.15:51-0.44:362.26:027:39Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:302.96:33-0.24:542.56:017:40Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:220.16:007:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:054.68:240.35:597:41Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:564.39:410.55:587:42First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:184.06:423.510:500.411:063.05:577:43First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:023.86:533.811:390.45:567:44First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:213.97:094.212:092.512:180.45:567:44First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:244.07:274.712:541.812:500.45:557:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:194.17:495.21:341.11:210.55:547:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:104.28:155.72:140.41:520.75:537:47Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:594.18:446.12:55-0.32:240.95:527:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:494.19:176.53:37-0.92:581.25:527:48Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:423.99:546.64:23-1.43:331.65:517:49Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:403.710:366.65:12-1.54:121.95:507:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:463.56:06-1.54:572.25:507:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:593.47:03-1.35:522.65:497:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:195.83:213.58:06-1.07:072.85:487:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:255.34:353.79:15-0.68:582.95:487:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:474.75:314.110:23-0.310:542.55:477:53Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:184.36:144.611:21-0.15:477:54Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:404.06:505.012:131.812:090.25:467:55Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:513.97:235.31:131.212:500.65:467:55Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:533.87:515.62:010.61:251.05:457:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:453.78:185.82:420.11:561.45:457:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:313.68:445.93:19-0.32:241.75:447:57New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:143.59:105.93:53-0.52:512.05:447:58New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:573.49:375.84:27-0.63:172.25:447:58New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:423.310:055.75:02-0.63:442.45:437:59New Moon31Tue
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 1:31 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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