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 4h 24m 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:584.87:283.212:430.36:505:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:505.07:553.41:190.06:495:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:325.38:173.612:202.31:49-0.36:495:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:085.58:383.712:582.12:15-0.56:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:405.69:003.91:321.82:40-0.66:475:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:115.79:224.12:051.63:05-0.66:465:29Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:425.69:474.32:381.43:30-0.56:455:30Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:145.510:134.43:131.33:55-0.46:455:31Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:475.110:414.63:511.24:21-0.16:445:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:254.711:124.74:321.14:470.26:435:33Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:074.111:484.85:191.15:140.76:425:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:013.56:161.15:441.16:415:35Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:334.81:182.97:331.16:191.66:405:35Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:314.83:262.69:180.97:162.16:395:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:495.05:272.810:470.39:122.46:385:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:085.26:313.211:51-0.310:512.26:375:38Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:175.67:123.712:41-0.86:365:39Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:166.07:474.112:001.81:24-1.16:355:40Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:086.28:204.512:561.42:03-1.36:345:41Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:546.38:534.81:450.92:39-1.36:325:42New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:386.19:275.12:320.63:14-1.06:315:43New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:215.710:015.23:170.43:48-0.76:305:44New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:045.110:375.24:030.34:20-0.16:295:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:494.511:135.14:490.44:520.46:285:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:373.811:504.95:390.65:211.06:275:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:363.16:350.85:491.66:255:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:344.62:102.67:521.16:162.16:245:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:304.39:441.16:235:49First Quarter28Fri
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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