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 5h 39m 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:313.21:105.56:072.79:220.56:486:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:295.310:570.36:496:37First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:413.64:115.29:483.46:506:35First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:144.05:365.512:05-0.111:43 AM3.06:506:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:424.56:425.712:57-0.312:482.46:516:33Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:104.97:375.91:40-0.41:391.76:526:31Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:375.38:255.92:17-0.42:241.16:536:30Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:055.69:105.72:50-0.23:070.66:536:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:325.99:535.33:200.23:480.36:546:27Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:596.010:364.83:490.74:290.16:556:26Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:266.011:234.34:161.25:110.16:566:25Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:545.84:411.85:550.26:566:23Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:153.811:22 AM5.65:032.36:420.46:576:22Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:233.411:52 AM5.25:212.77:400.76:586:21Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:304.89:011.06:596:20Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:304.410:391.07:006:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:463.83:244.210:223.711:460.87:006:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:284.05:024.311:583.37:016:16Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:374.26:054.512:310.612:412.87:026:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:494.46:534.71:050.51:152.37:036:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:044.77:354.91:330.51:471.77:046:12Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:215.18:145.01:580.52:191.27:056:11Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:405.58:534.92:220.62:530.67:056:10New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:025.89:334.82:460.83:300.27:066:09New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:276.110:164.53:121.14:09-0.27:076:08New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:556.311:064.23:391.44:53-0.57:086:07New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:276.44:071.85:42-0.57:096:06Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:053.811:05 AM6.34:382.26:38-0.47:106:05Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:193.411:52 AM6.05:132.67:44-0.37:116:04Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:013.312:525.66:013.19:04-0.17:126:03First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:533.62:165.27:383.410:26-0.17:126:02First Quarter31Mon
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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