34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H 77°
L 67°
WNW
1mph
High tide
9:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 3:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 9:02 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:544.37:575.31:550.31:430.65:046:37Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:324.28:215.42:280.02:090.95:036:38New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:084.08:455.43:00-0.22:341.25:026:39New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:453.89:095.43:32-0.32:591.45:016:39New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:253.69:355.34:06-0.33:251.75:006:40New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:093.410:045.14:42-0.23:522.04:596:41Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:013.25:22-0.14:212.34:586:42Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:063.16:060.14:552.64:576:42Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:343.16:580.35:462.84:566:43Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:034.33:553.38:020.57:263.04:566:44First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:154.04:423.69:120.59:392.84:556:45First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:493.85:154.010:100.510:522.24:546:45First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:133.95:444.410:570.411:451.54:536:46First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:214.06:144.911:390.44:526:47Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:214.26:465.512:310.812:190.44:526:48Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:154.47:206.01:150.012:580.54:516:48Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:064.47:566.42:00-0.61:370.74:506:49Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:574.48:346.62:45-1.22:170.94:506:50Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:504.39:166.63:33-1.53:001.24:496:51Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:474.110:016.44:23-1.63:461.64:486:51Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:493.910:516.05:16-1.44:371.94:486:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:573.86:11-1.15:382.34:476:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:113.97:11-0.76:552.54:476:54Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:534.83:244.18:18-0.38:422.54:466:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:144.34:254.49:250.110:212.14:466:55Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:433.95:144.710:240.411:321.64:456:56Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:013.85:545.011:140.64:456:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:083.76:275.212:261.111:56 AM0.94:446:57Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:033.76:575.41:090.612:321.24:446:58Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:483.77:235.51:460.21:031.44:446:58Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:283.77:495.62:18-0.11:321.64:436:59New Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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