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 38m 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:544.52:084.28:392.48:550.66:414:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:514.83:433.710:181.99:541.06:424:44First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:405.15:113.511:301.210:461.46:434:44First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:235.46:243.512:250.76:444:44Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:005.67:223.61:090.26:444:44Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:345.88:073.612:111.91:46-0.26:454:44Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:055.98:443.712:462.12:20-0.46:464:44Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:356.09:193.71:182.22:51-0.56:474:44Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:046.09:533.71:492.33:22-0.66:474:44Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:346.010:283.62:202.33:54-0.56:484:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:045.811:053.62:522.44:26-0.56:494:45Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:365.611:443.63:272.55:00-0.36:504:45Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:105.34:062.65:34-0.16:504:45Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:253.710:46 AM4.94:532.76:080.26:514:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:103.811:30 AM4.45:512.76:450.56:524:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:573.912:273.97:102.77:260.96:524:46Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:464.21:513.48:572.48:151.26:534:47Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:324.63:403.110:261.89:131.56:534:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:175.15:153.111:291.010:111.76:544:47Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:015.66:293.312:200.16:554:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:476.27:263.61:07-0.66:554:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:336.78:143.812:001.91:52-1.36:564:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:197.08:594.012:521.82:36-1.76:564:49New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:057.29:444.21:431.73:20-1.86:564:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:517.110:304.32:341.74:05-1.86:574:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:396.811:184.43:261.74:49-1.56:574:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:286.24:221.75:32-1.06:584:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:064.511:21 AM5.45:231.86:16-0.46:584:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:574.612:194.56:331.97:000.36:584:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:524.71:323.78:011.97:491.06:584:54First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:504.83:133.19:481.68:511.56:594:55First Quarter31Tue
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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