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 52m at 11:27 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (3.3 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:525.05:012.911:141.19:561.96:594:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:455.16:303.112:150.66:594:56Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:325.37:283.31:010.26:594:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:135.58:063.41:37-0.26:594:58Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:495.78:373.612:302.32:09-0.46:594:58Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:225.89:043.61:072.22:38-0.56:594:59Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:535.99:313.71:402.13:06-0.66:595:00Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:245.99:583.82:132.03:33-0.66:595:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:545.810:273.92:472.04:01-0.66:595:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:255.610:584.03:221.94:29-0.56:595:03Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:585.311:304.14:001.94:57-0.26:595:04Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:334.94:432.05:260.16:595:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:044.211:14 AM4.35:342.05:550.56:595:05Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:434.312:063.76:372.06:270.96:595:06Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:304.51:213.18:051.87:071.46:595:07Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:274.73:202.79:501.48:071.86:585:08Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:305.15:152.811:090.79:312.16:585:09Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:325.56:333.112:08-0.16:585:10Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:296.07:243.512:57-0.86:575:11Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:236.48:053.91:41-1.36:575:12Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:136.88:434.212:521.72:23-1.66:575:13New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:006.99:224.51:451.43:03-1.76:565:14New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:466.810:014.72:341.23:42-1.66:565:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:316.410:414.83:241.04:21-1.26:555:16Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:165.811:224.94:151.04:58-0.76:555:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:045.05:091.15:34-0.16:545:18Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:054.911:56 AM4.16:071.36:100.66:545:19Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:514.812:593.37:181.46:461.36:535:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:444.72:382.78:571.47:301.96:525:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:484.65:012.610:421.18:462.36:525:22First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:574.66:452.911:540.710:242.56:515:23First Quarter31Fri
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 2:03 am — 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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