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 5h 18m 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 - Feb 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:526.49:114.41:411.52:52-1.46:505:24New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:336.39:434.62:261.33:26-1.26:495:25New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:136.010:154.73:081.13:58-0.96:495:26New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:515.510:484.73:511.14:28-0.46:485:27Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:294.811:204.74:341.14:560.16:475:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:094.211:544.65:191.25:220.66:465:29Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:533.56:091.45:451.26:455:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:304.512:512.87:141.56:051.76:445:31First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:154.33:012.49:001.56:162.26:435:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:184.310:541.26:435:33First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:384.37:292.911:580.710:072.76:425:34First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:464.67:363.112:390.36:415:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:404.97:503.41:11-0.16:405:36Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:245.38:073.612:132.31:39-0.46:395:37Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:025.68:273.912:531.92:06-0.76:385:38Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:385.88:494.21:311.62:32-0.86:375:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:145.99:144.52:081.23:00-0.86:355:39Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:515.89:424.82:480.93:28-0.76:345:40Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:315.510:135.13:300.63:57-0.46:335:41Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:145.010:485.24:160.44:270.06:325:42Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:034.311:275.35:070.44:580.56:315:43Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:023.66:060.45:321.16:305:44Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:135.21:222.97:200.56:101.76:295:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:135.13:302.69:000.47:072.26:285:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:325.05:322.910:350.19:142.56:265:47Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:595.16:343.311:43-0.310:592.36:255:47Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:135.37:123.812:35-0.76:245:48Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:135.67:434.112:071.91:17-0.96:235:49Waning Crescent28Thu
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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