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 3h 55m 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:564.76:287:19Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:003.45:154.912:211.110:52 AM3.36:287:18Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:023.76:155.31:040.612:073.06:297:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:164.07:035.71:380.312:582.56:307:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:344.37:486.02:090.01:412.06:307:14Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:574.88:306.22:39-0.22:241.56:317:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:225.29:126.23:09-0.33:061.06:327:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:515.69:565.93:39-0.13:510.56:327:10New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:235.910:435.54:100.24:390.26:337:08New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:586.111:364.94:430.65:310.16:347:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:386.25:171.16:290.16:347:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:374.212:246.15:541.77:360.36:357:04Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:543.61:205.86:352.39:000.56:367:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:463.32:345.57:312.810:360.46:367:01First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:443.54:055.39:293.111:530.26:377:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:533.95:295.411:272.96:386:58First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:344.36:355.512:500.012:382.56:396:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:054.67:285.61:350.01:302.06:396:56Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:324.98:115.62:110.02:111.66:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:565.18:495.52:420.22:481.26:416:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:185.39:245.33:080.43:211.06:416:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:405.49:575.03:310.73:530.86:426:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:025.510:314.63:531.14:260.76:436:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:245.511:074.24:141.45:000.66:436:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:485.511:483.84:351.85:380.76:446:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:145.34:552.16:210.96:456:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:383.411:44 AM5.15:132.57:131.16:466:43Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:513.112:234.95:262.88:241.36:466:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:204.710:031.26:476:40Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:514.511:201.06:486:39Third Quarter30Sun
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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