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 1h 41m 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 - May 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:513.89:155.53:40-0.33:021.46:047:37New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:283.69:405.64:12-0.43:271.66:037:38New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:063.510:075.54:45-0.53:531.86:027:39New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:483.310:365.45:20-0.44:202.06:017:40Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:353.25:58-0.34:492.26:007:40Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:303.06:39-0.15:222.55:597:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:383.07:250.16:062.75:587:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:274.63:553.18:170.37:162.85:577:43First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:254.24:513.49:170.59:162.85:567:44First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:443.95:293.810:170.611:022.45:557:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:173.76:014.211:080.65:557:45First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:383.76:324.812:081.711:53 AM0.75:547:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:473.87:065.41:000.912:340.85:537:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:483.97:415.91:480.11:151.05:527:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:434.08:196.42:33-0.71:561.15:527:48Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:344.18:596.73:19-1.32:381.35:517:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:264.09:426.84:06-1.63:221.45:507:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:203.910:276.74:55-1.84:081.75:507:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:183.95:46-1.74:591.95:497:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:183.86:39-1.45:582.15:487:52Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:105.82:223.87:33-1.07:072.35:487:53Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:105.23:294.08:30-0.58:352.45:477:53Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:214.54:314.29:310.010:222.25:477:54Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:463.95:244.610:310.511:491.75:467:55Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:153.56:084.911:250.95:467:55Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:343.46:465.112:531.112:111.25:457:56Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:403.47:195.31:430.612:511.55:457:57Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:333.47:495.52:240.21:261.75:447:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:163.58:185.72:59-0.11:581.95:447:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:533.58:475.73:31-0.42:282.05:447:59New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:293.59:165.84:02-0.52:582.15:437:59New Moon31Fri
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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