34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

84°
H -°
L 75°
NW
1mph
Low tide
12:22 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 12:22 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:15 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:033.49:546.14:35-1.23:281.95:046:37Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:093.25:28-1.14:092.25:036:37Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:273.16:27-0.95:052.55:026:38Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:533.37:34-0.66:292.85:016:39Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:535.04:003.68:46-0.48:362.75:006:40Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:234.54:494.19:51-0.210:212.25:006:41Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:534.35:284.610:440.011:321.44:596:41Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:114.16:035.111:300.24:586:42Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:184.06:355.512:280.712:090.64:576:43Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:163.97:065.81:160.012:450.94:566:44Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:073.87:366.01:58-0.51:181.34:556:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:543.78:066.02:38-0.81:491.64:546:45New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:403.68:366.03:16-0.92:191.94:546:46New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:263.49:065.83:54-0.92:482.14:536:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:163.39:395.64:34-0.73:182.44:526:47Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:103.15:15-0.53:512.64:516:48Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:133.15:59-0.24:292.74:516:49Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:263.16:460.15:212.94:506:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:323.37:380.36:463.04:496:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:384.14:143.58:350.68:582.94:496:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:573.74:433.99:260.710:282.44:486:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:273.45:084.210:100.911:251.84:476:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:453.35:324.710:471.14:476:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:533.45:585.212:111.111:21 AM1.34:466:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:523.46:285.612:520.411:56 AM1.54:466:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:443.57:016.11:32-0.312:321.74:456:55Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:333.67:376.52:13-0.91:101.84:456:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:213.68:166.72:56-1.31:512.04:456:57Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:133.68:596.73:42-1.62:342.14:446:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:083.69:476.64:30-1.63:232.24:446:58Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:053.65:21-1.54:192.34:436:59Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 36% 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 Third Quarter (36% 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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