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 27m 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:135.76:093.712:110.46:414:44Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:546.27:123.81:00-0.56:424:44Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:356.78:064.012:051.61:47-1.16:434:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:187.18:564.012:521.72:33-1.66:444:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:027.29:464.01:391.83:20-1.76:454:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:467.110:374.02:261.94:07-1.76:454:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:326.811:294.03:152.14:54-1.46:464:44Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:206.34:082.25:41-1.06:474:44Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:234.011:11 AM5.65:072.46:28-0.46:484:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:194.112:064.86:162.57:160.16:484:45First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:184.21:124.07:442.68:070.76:494:45First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:144.42:413.49:352.39:021.26:504:45First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:044.64:223.111:011.89:551.66:514:45First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:464.95:523.112:001.26:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:235.16:593.212:450.66:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:575.47:473.31:210.26:524:46Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:305.68:233.412:042.31:53-0.26:534:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:025.88:563.512:402.42:24-0.46:544:47Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:336.09:273.61:142.42:55-0.66:544:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:056.19:593.61:482.33:27-0.76:554:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:376.110:333.72:222.33:59-0.86:554:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:116.011:093.72:592.34:32-0.76:564:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:465.811:473.83:392.35:06-0.66:564:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:255.44:262.45:40-0.36:574:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:264.011:09 AM4.95:212.46:150.06:574:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:104.212:044.36:302.46:530.56:574:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:584.51:183.68:022.17:371.06:584:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:504.83:043.09:461.68:331.56:584:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:435.34:552.911:050.89:391.86:584:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:375.76:243.112:070.06:594:54Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:296.27:223.512:59-0.86:594:55Waning Crescent31Mon
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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