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 : 11:27 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 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 - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:374.711:025.55:15-0.15:061.76:057:54Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:094.85:430.25:541.76:067:54Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:445.06:120.66:501.66:077:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:344.41:255.26:431.07:581.66:077:52Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:383.72:165.37:171.69:291.46:087:51First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:133.13:205.48:012.111:061.06:097:50First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:193.04:325.79:152.56:107:49First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:573.35:426.012:210.410:56 AM2.66:107:48Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:543.76:446.41:19-0.212:162.56:117:47Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:354.17:396.62:07-0.61:192.26:127:46Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:104.48:286.82:49-0.92:131.86:137:45Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:444.79:136.73:27-0.93:021.56:137:44Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:185.09:556.44:03-0.83:481.36:147:43Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:525.210:375.94:37-0.54:331.26:157:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:265.311:195.35:100.05:201.26:157:40Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:005.35:410.56:071.36:167:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:044.712:365.26:111.16:591.46:177:38Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:534.01:145.06:381.68:011.66:187:37Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:573.42:004.87:042.29:321.76:187:36Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:523.03:014.77:302.711:201.56:197:35Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:204.76:207:33Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:513.35:314.912:311.211:04 AM3.16:207:32Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:133.66:265.21:180.812:162.96:217:31Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:323.87:115.51:530.51:032.76:227:30Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:504.17:505.82:220.21:422.36:237:28Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:094.38:255.92:490.12:182.06:237:27Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:304.69:006.03:150.02:541.66:247:26New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:544.99:355.93:400.03:311.36:257:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:195.210:135.74:070.14:111.16:257:23New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:485.410:545.34:340.34:540.96:267:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:205.611:414.75:030.75:430.86:277:21Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:15 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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