34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 84°
L 68°
SW
2mph
Low tide
2:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 2:40 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:40 pm (5.4 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 - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:513.95:265.412:010.411:23 AM2.85:276:20Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:314.16:175.612:500.112:182.65:276:19Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:004.36:595.71:280.012:592.45:286:18Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:244.47:345.81:590.01:322.15:296:16Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:464.58:065.82:270.02:031.95:296:15New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:074.68:365.82:520.12:331.75:306:14New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:294.79:065.63:160.23:041.65:316:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:524.89:375.33:390.53:371.55:326:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:164.810:114.94:020.74:131.45:326:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:414.910:494.44:261.14:541.45:336:08Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:104.911:353.94:481.55:401.55:346:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:434.95:121.96:391.55:346:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:393.412:274.85:372.38:041.55:356:04First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:333.11:324.86:112.79:461.25:366:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:563.22:594.97:413.110:590.75:366:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:013.64:185.310:003.111:520.25:376:00First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:374.05:235.811:142.75:385:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:084.46:196.212:37-0.312:112.25:385:57Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:394.87:096.51:17-0.61:001.65:395:56Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:115.27:576.61:55-0.71:481.05:405:54Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:445.68:436.42:32-0.62:350.65:415:53Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:195.99:316.03:08-0.33:230.35:415:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:566.010:235.33:450.24:140.25:425:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:356.011:204.74:220.85:090.25:435:49Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:175.84:591.46:090.45:435:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:294.012:055.55:392.17:210.75:445:46Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:053.51:045.16:282.78:540.85:455:44Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:123.52:244.88:003.210:230.75:455:43Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:433.83:524.710:113.211:280.55:465:42Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:304.15:034.911:262.95:475:40Waning Crescent30Thu
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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