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 4h 17m at 3:02 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:044.67:583.512:53-0.26:225:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:024.88:143.612:122.61:28-0.46:215:51Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:465.18:293.812:512.31:57-0.56:195:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:215.38:453.91:222.02:22-0.66:185:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:525.49:024.11:511.62:44-0.66:175:53Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:225.49:204.32:201.33:06-0.56:165:54Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:525.39:404.42:511.13:27-0.36:145:55Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:225.010:014.63:240.93:470.06:135:56Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:564.610:244.84:000.74:080.36:125:56Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:334.110:494.94:390.64:270.86:105:57Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:183.511:184.95:250.64:461.36:095:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:192.97:200.66:041.77:086:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:564.93:112.48:400.76:132.27:067:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:524.810:320.47:057:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:214.78:043.011:59-0.110:173.07:047:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:014.98:053.412:58-0.67:027:02Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:175.48:263.812:102.61:44-1.07:017:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:185.88:514.31:142.02:24-1.37:007:03Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:106.09:184.72:051.33:00-1.36:587:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:586.09:475.12:520.73:33-1.16:577:05New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:435.810:175.43:380.24:06-0.76:567:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:285.310:485.64:23-0.24:36-0.26:547:07New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:154.611:205.65:10-0.35:060.46:537:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:063.95:58-0.35:331.16:517:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:053.26:50-0.15:571.76:507:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:275.12:332.77:510.26:142.36:497:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:084.79:170.56:477:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:064.311:060.56:467:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:504.08:123.412:210.36:457:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:284.18:193.612:083.01:100.16:437:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:324.38:313.81:002.51:46-0.16:427:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 56% 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 (56% 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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