34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

84°
H 92°
L 74°
WSW
10mph
High tide
6:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:07 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 6:03 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (26% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:244.52:122.58:431.66:332.06:515:24First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:154.410:441.36:505:25First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:234.412:000.86:495:26First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:324.68:143.112:470.36:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:304.98:213.31:21-0.16:485:28Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:175.28:353.412:042.71:51-0.56:475:29Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:575.68:513.612:462.42:18-0.76:465:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:325.89:093.81:222.12:44-0.96:455:31Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:056.09:314.01:571.83:10-1.06:445:32Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:396.09:544.22:321.63:36-0.96:435:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:135.810:204.53:111.34:02-0.76:425:34Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:515.410:494.73:531.14:28-0.46:415:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:324.811:204.94:391.04:540.16:405:35Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:214.111:565.05:320.95:200.76:395:36Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:223.26:360.95:461.36:385:37Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:415.12:022.58:050.86:121.96:375:38Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:415.19:570.46:365:39Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:035.16:582.911:23-0.29:322.86:355:40Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:275.47:263.312:23-0.76:345:41Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:385.77:523.71:10-1.16:335:42Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:366.08:194.012:252.11:50-1.46:325:43Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:246.28:464.31:161.72:25-1.46:315:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:076.29:134.62:011.32:57-1.26:295:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:465.99:414.82:420.93:27-0.96:285:45New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:245.510:084.93:230.73:54-0.56:275:46New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:024.910:354.94:030.64:190.16:265:47Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:414.211:024.94:450.74:410.76:255:48Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:223.511:294.75:280.84:591.26:235:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 26% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (26% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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