34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 66°
SSW
3mph
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 4h 43m 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 - Jun 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:333.65:394.710:510.94:436:59Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:403.66:085.212:041.311:30 AM1.04:437:00Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:383.86:395.712:460.612:081.14:437:00Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:303.97:136.11:27-0.112:471.24:427:01Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:204.07:496.52:09-0.71:271.34:427:02Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:104.08:286.72:53-1.22:081.54:427:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:024.09:106.83:39-1.52:521.74:427:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:584.09:576.64:28-1.63:401.94:427:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:574.010:486.25:19-1.44:362.24:427:04Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:004.06:12-1.15:412.44:417:04Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:064.17:08-0.77:012.54:417:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:534.93:104.48:08-0.38:432.44:417:05Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:134.34:074.79:100.210:191.94:417:05Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:433.94:565.110:080.611:321.34:417:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:063.75:395.410:590.94:417:06Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:193.66:175.712:290.711:45 AM1.34:427:06Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:193.66:515.81:160.212:251.64:427:07Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:083.77:225.91:56-0.11:011.84:427:07Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:503.77:526.02:31-0.41:342.04:427:07New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:303.78:216.03:05-0.52:062.24:427:08New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:083.78:515.93:38-0.52:372.34:427:08New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:473.69:225.74:11-0.53:112.44:437:08New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:283.69:545.54:46-0.43:462.54:437:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:113.65:21-0.24:272.74:437:08Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:573.65:570.05:142.84:437:08Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:463.76:350.36:132.94:447:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:373.97:150.67:362.94:447:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:524.03:234.28:010.99:192.64:447:09First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:143.64:044.68:531.110:392.04:457:09First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:503.34:435.09:451.411:371.34:457:09First Quarter30Tue
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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