34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

86°
H 88°
L 72°
SW
9mph
Low tide
1:10 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 1:10 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:03 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:256.69:153.91:062.12:46-1.76:515:23Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:106.99:474.11:541.83:23-1.86:505:24Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:546.910:214.42:421.53:59-1.76:505:25Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:406.510:584.63:331.24:36-1.46:495:26Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:285.911:374.94:261.05:11-0.86:485:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:195.05:251.05:45-0.16:475:28Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:195.012:194.06:311.06:190.76:465:29Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:065.11:413.17:561.06:541.56:455:30Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:025.03:582.69:440.77:382.26:455:31Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:115.06:402.811:170.29:252.76:445:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:255.17:403.212:24-0.36:435:33Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:325.28:103.51:13-0.66:425:34Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:265.48:343.712:202.61:52-0.86:415:35Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:105.68:563.81:062.32:24-0.96:405:36Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:465.79:163.91:422.02:52-0.96:395:37New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:185.79:364.02:131.83:18-0.86:385:38New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:485.69:574.12:431.63:41-0.66:375:39New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:175.410:184.23:141.44:03-0.46:365:40New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:465.010:404.33:471.34:240.06:355:41Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:174.511:034.44:231.34:430.46:335:41Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:504.011:284.55:021.25:000.86:325:42Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:293.411:554.55:471.35:141.36:315:43Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:222.76:451.35:221.76:305:44First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:314.52:382.28:211.35:022.16:295:45First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:274.510:260.96:285:46First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:554.611:390.36:275:47First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:224.97:403.212:28-0.46:255:48Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:305.47:523.61:07-0.96:245:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 17% 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 (17% 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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