34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 66°
S
4mph
Low tide
2:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 2:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:02 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:403.86:283.210:540.710:422.85:416:14First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:123.96:493.511:460.411:412.45:406:15First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:174.17:083.812:240.25:386:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:064.47:264.012:212.012:550.05:376:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:474.77:454.312:541.51:23-0.15:366:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:244.98:064.71:271.11:49-0.15:346:18Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:004.98:295.02:000.62:16-0.15:336:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:374.98:555.22:350.22:430.15:326:19Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:174.79:245.43:13-0.13:120.45:306:20Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:014.49:565.53:55-0.33:420.75:296:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:514.010:335.54:41-0.44:151.15:286:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:513.511:165.45:33-0.44:521.65:266:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:083.26:34-0.35:362.15:256:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:105.12:523.17:50-0.16:432.55:246:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:224.84:293.39:18-0.28:502.75:236:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:554.65:313.810:32-0.310:372.35:216:25Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:234.66:154.211:31-0.411:461.75:206:26Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:344.86:504.612:19-0.55:196:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:324.97:225.012:391.11:00-0.45:186:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:224.97:525.31:250.51:35-0.25:166:28Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:074.88:215.52:060.12:080.15:156:29New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:504.68:495.62:45-0.22:380.45:146:30New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:314.39:175.63:23-0.43:070.95:136:31New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:154.09:455.44:02-0.43:351.35:126:31New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:013.610:145.24:41-0.34:031.75:116:32Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:553.310:454.95:23-0.14:302.15:106:33Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:023.06:090.14:592.55:086:34Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:462.97:040.45:362.85:076:35Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:064.24:373.18:180.67:073.05:066:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:173.85:263.49:370.69:572.95:056:36First Quarter30Thu
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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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