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 (tomorrow) : in 20m at 10:00 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:194.68:444.01:352.12:14-0.26:417:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:574.88:584.32:061.62:37-0.26:397:15Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:314.89:144.52:351.22:58-0.16:387:16Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:044.89:324.83:050.83:190.16:377:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:374.79:525.13:370.43:400.36:357:17Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:134.410:145.34:120.14:010.66:347:18Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:524.010:385.44:49-0.24:231.06:337:19Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:383.611:075.55:30-0.34:451.46:317:19Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:343.16:18-0.35:081.86:307:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:522.77:15-0.25:302.26:297:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:255.28:30-0.16:277:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:284.910:05-0.16:267:22Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:034.76:563.411:25-0.310:552.96:257:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:464.77:203.912:22-0.66:247:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:044.97:464.312:182.21:08-0.76:227:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:085.18:134.81:161.51:47-0.76:217:26Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:025.18:415.32:050.72:22-0.56:207:26Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:515.09:095.72:500.12:55-0.16:197:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:384.79:385.93:33-0.43:250.36:177:28New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:254.310:076.04:16-0.73:540.86:167:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:143.910:375.95:00-0.84:221.36:157:29New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:093.45:44-0.74:491.86:147:30Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:133.16:32-0.55:142.36:137:31Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:462.87:25-0.25:322.76:127:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:204.88:320.26:107:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:114.39:590.46:097:33First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:393.97:093.511:140.411:303.06:087:34First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:263.87:213.712:060.46:077:35First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:423.97:354.012:282.512:440.36:067:36First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:384.07:504.31:082.01:140.46:057:36Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 12:31 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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