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 3h 54m 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 - Mar 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:035.78:124.412:591.41:53-0.96:225:50Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:465.78:394.71:421.02:25-0.86:205:51New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:255.59:064.92:220.72:55-0.66:195:52New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:025.29:335.03:000.53:22-0.26:185:52New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:384.89:595.03:360.43:470.26:165:53New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:144.310:264.94:140.44:110.66:155:54Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:523.810:534.84:530.54:331.16:145:55Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:353.311:234.65:350.74:531.56:135:56Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:322.76:260.95:081.96:115:57Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:004.43:302.48:391.16:082.37:106:57First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:524.210:351.17:096:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:194.08:062.912:000.87:076:59First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:554.17:563.212:500.47:067:00First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:034.48:073.512:062.51:260.17:057:01Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:544.88:233.912:572.11:56-0.27:037:01Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:385.18:434.31:381.62:24-0.47:027:02Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:195.39:064.72:171.02:51-0.47:017:03Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:005.39:325.12:560.53:20-0.46:597:04Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:425.210:025.53:370.03:50-0.26:587:04Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:264.910:345.84:21-0.44:210.26:567:05Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:144.511:115.85:08-0.64:540.66:557:06Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:093.96:00-0.65:291.16:547:07Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:143.46:58-0.56:081.66:527:08Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:435.52:423.08:08-0.26:572.16:517:08Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:455.14:382.99:36-0.18:192.56:507:09Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:104.86:083.311:05-0.110:392.56:487:10Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:444.77:023.712:12-0.36:477:11Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:024.77:394.112:102.11:04-0.46:467:11Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:054.88:104.51:111.51:46-0.36:447:12Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:564.98:384.81:591.02:21-0.26:437:13Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:394.89:035.02:390.62:510.06:417:14Waning Crescent31Sun
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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