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 : in 6h 20m at 9:59 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:03 pm (4.4 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:226.68:103.81:44-1.36:594:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:116.88:524.012:461.92:27-1.66:594:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:566.99:334.21:381.83:09-1.76:594:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:406.810:144.32:271.73:49-1.66:594:58New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:236.510:554.43:151.74:29-1.36:594:59Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:065.911:374.44:031.75:06-0.86:594:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:505.24:551.85:42-0.36:595:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:194.411:35 AM4.55:501.96:160.36:595:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:034.412:273.76:552.06:501.06:595:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:524.41:403.08:282.07:271.56:595:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:464.53:452.610:201.78:162.06:595:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:434.65:582.611:381.29:322.46:595:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:374.87:122.912:290.76:595:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:255.07:483.11:070.26:595:07Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:075.38:143.31:38-0.26:585:08Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:455.68:383.512:252.42:07-0.56:585:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:205.99:023.71:042.22:36-0.76:585:09Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:546.19:283.91:412.03:04-0.96:585:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:276.19:554.02:181.83:33-0.96:575:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:026.010:254.22:561.74:02-0.96:575:12Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:385.810:574.43:371.64:32-0.76:565:13Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:185.311:324.64:231.55:03-0.36:565:14Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:044.75:151.45:340.26:565:15Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:114.711:58 AM3.96:171.46:070.76:555:16Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:584.91:123.27:371.36:451.36:555:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:555.03:072.79:221.07:391.86:545:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:045.25:152.710:530.49:102.26:535:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:155.56:393.112:00-0.26:535:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:205.87:273.512:52-0.86:525:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:176.28:043.81:36-1.26:515:22Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:076.48:384.112:521.82:15-1.46:515:23Waning Crescent31Thu
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 1:31 pm — 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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