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 6h 37m 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:534.03:574.910:183.211:31-0.17:136:01First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:314.45:234.911:502.67:146:00First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:044.96:324.912:21-0.112:501.97:155:59Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:345.37:314.91:030.11:401.17:165:58Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:025.78:224.81:400.32:240.57:175:57Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:296.08:084.61:120.72:040.06:184:56Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:566.28:524.31:411.12:42-0.36:194:56Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:226.39:364.02:081.53:20-0.46:204:55Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:486.210:243.82:331.93:58-0.46:214:54Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:146.011:183.52:572.34:38-0.36:224:53Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:435.73:212.65:210.06:234:53Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:253.310:14 AM5.43:422.96:100.36:234:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:515.07:090.56:244:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:414.68:210.76:254:51Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:113.71:014.27:233.69:300.86:264:50Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:213.92:464.010:083.310:200.86:274:49Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:364.24:093.911:072.710:580.86:284:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:524.65:124.011:492.111:300.96:294:48Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:105.06:074.112:261.46:304:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:315.46:564.112:001.01:020.76:314:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:555.97:444.212:291.21:400.06:324:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:226.38:314.11:001.42:19-0.66:334:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:546.69:204.01:321.63:02-1.06:344:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:296.810:143.82:061.93:48-1.36:354:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:086.811:153.72:432.14:38-1.36:364:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:536.63:252.45:33-1.16:374:45Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:233.610:45 AM6.24:172.76:31-0.96:374:45Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:393.611:47 AM5.75:262.97:36-0.56:384:45Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:553.91:035.07:043.18:43-0.26:394:45First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:554.22:344.59:092.89:440.16:404:44First Quarter30Wed
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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