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 : 9:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 54m at 3:02 am (3.7 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 - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:175.38:393.512:042.61:52-0.56:505:24Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:585.59:023.612:512.52:23-0.76:505:25Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:345.79:233.71:272.32:52-0.86:495:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:065.89:443.71:592.13:18-0.86:485:27Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:365.810:073.82:291.93:44-0.76:475:28Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:065.710:303.93:011.84:08-0.66:465:29Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:365.510:554.03:341.74:32-0.46:465:30Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:075.111:204.14:111.64:55-0.16:455:31Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:414.611:474.24:521.65:160.36:445:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:203.95:391.65:370.86:435:33Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:184.412:113.26:391.65:571.36:425:34Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:564.51:372.68:081.46:171.86:415:34Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:494.610:031.06:405:35Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:034.811:250.36:395:36Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:205.27:273.112:22-0.46:385:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:285.77:533.51:08-1.16:375:38Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:266.28:223.812:062.31:50-1.66:365:39Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:186.68:524.21:021.82:29-1.86:355:40New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:056.89:244.51:521.43:06-1.86:345:41New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:516.69:584.82:411.03:42-1.56:335:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:366.210:335.03:300.74:17-1.16:315:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:235.511:095.14:200.54:50-0.46:305:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:124.611:475.15:140.55:220.36:295:45Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:093.76:120.75:511.16:285:45Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:274.91:272.97:240.86:161.86:275:46First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:154.74:052.59:100.86:312.46:265:47First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:224.510:560.66:245:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:484.47:433.312:060.26:235:49First Quarter28Tue
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 6:30 am — 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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