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 38m 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 - Oct 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:583.64:294.610:413.36:486:38Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:074.05:404.912:090.711:55 AM2.86:496:36Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:244.46:375.212:470.412:452.26:506:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:464.97:285.41:200.31:291.56:516:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:115.48:165.51:530.22:130.76:516:32Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:405.99:035.52:250.32:570.16:526:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:116.49:515.22:580.53:42-0.46:536:29New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:456.710:424.83:310.94:31-0.76:546:28New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:236.811:394.44:071.35:23-0.86:546:27Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:066.64:451.76:19-0.66:556:26Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:453.911:54 AM6.35:272.27:23-0.36:566:24Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:053.612:535.86:192.78:380.06:576:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:473.62:085.37:353.010:020.26:576:22First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:163.93:424.99:473.111:150.36:586:20First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:134.25:094.811:312.76:596:19First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:544.66:194.812:110.412:372.17:006:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:254.97:154.812:550.51:251.67:016:17Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:525.28:014.71:300.72:051.17:026:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:165.48:414.62:000.92:390.77:026:14Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:375.69:174.52:251.23:110.47:036:13Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:595.79:514.32:481.53:410.27:046:12Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:215.810:274.13:101.74:130.17:056:11Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:445.811:053.83:322.04:460.17:066:10Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:105.711:493.63:542.25:230.17:076:09Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:385.64:182.46:040.37:076:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:433.411:10 AM5.44:412.76:520.57:086:07Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:543.211:49 AM5.15:072.97:470.67:096:05Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:423.212:414.85:483.28:550.87:106:04Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:053.51:574.57:373.410:060.87:116:03Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:383.83:354.310:133.211:020.77:126:02Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:034.25:014.311:352.511:470.77:136:02Third Quarter31Wed
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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